Senior Structural Engineer - Client Leader with Equity

Heritage Holding; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Holding is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design, quality control, and day-to-day client relationships on building and special-structure projects in Illinois. The role calls for deep technical expertise and the poise to engage architecture-firm clients directly.

You will oversee structural design for new construction and renovations, stamp drawings as engineer of record, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with project managers to ensure schedule and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or closely related field).
• 15–20 years of progressive structural engineering experience, including buildings and special structures.
• Active Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Experience serving as engineer of record on building projects.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable building codes and design standards.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships directly, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for new construction and renovation projects, including steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Review and stamp structural drawings and calculations as the engineer of record.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for architecture-firm and building-owner clients, managing day-to-day communication and expectations.
• Produce highly detailed, constructible documents that anticipate field conditions and minimize change orders.
• Support forensic engineering assignments, including existing-building evaluations and condition assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical quality control across project teams.
• Coordinate with project managers on scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, site visits, and project coordination calls.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Heritage Holding is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design, quality control, and day-to-day client relationships on building and special-structure projects in Illinois. The role calls for deep technical expertise and the poise to engage architecture-firm clients directly.

You will oversee structural design for new construction and renovations, stamp drawings as engineer of record, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with project managers to ensure schedule and budget