Senior Structural Engineer — Data Center Lead (Hybrid)

Woolpert; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with 10+ years of experience to lead the design and delivery of complex building projects, focusing on data centers, industrial facilities, and advanced manufacturing. Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple disciplines and reviewing technical work in a hybrid Chicago, IL setting.

Ideal candidates possess a PE license, a civil/structural background, and hands-on experience with steel, concrete, and foundations for technically complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Project experience includes data centers, industrial facilities, or similar complex projects.
• Experience with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design efforts for data center, industrial, and advanced manufacturing projects.
• Perform structural analysis and design for steel, reinforced concrete, and foundations.
• Coordinate with architectural, civil, MEP, process, and vendor teams to resolve design items.
• Review and help prepare structural calculations, specifications, drawings, and construction documents.
• Support QA/QC reviews and assist during construction with submittals and RFIs.

Skills

Structural analysis

Leadership

Coordination

BIM coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

BIM (Revit)

Job description

Woolpert is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with 10+ years of experience to lead the design and delivery of complex building projects, focusing on data centers, industrial facilities, and advanced manufacturing. Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple disciplines and reviewing technical work in a hybrid Chicago, IL setting.

Ideal candidates possess a PE license, a civil/structural background, and hands-on experience with steel, concrete, and foundations for technically complex