Senior Structural Engineer - PE

BW Design Group; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Oak Park, IL. You will work with industry experts on capital projects, delivering high‑quality structural solutions and supporting clients through design and field phases.

You will lead project teams, perform seismic design analysis, and supervise engineers while communicating results clearly to clients. A PE license and ABET‑accredited degree are required, with opportunities to mentor and grow within a leading A/E practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a structural engineer.
• Experience in analysis and design with emphasis on seismic design.
• Experience with structural engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design and construction documents for new structures and upgrades as part of an A/E team.
• Oversee the work of engineers and designers.
• Analyze concrete, steel, masonry, and timber structures with seismic emphasis.
• Produce calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other deliverables.
• Provide field support including as‑builts and retrofits.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure timely deliverables and exceed client expectations.
• Institute corrective design changes as needed.
• Engage with clients and project teams to solve complex problems.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Project coordination

Seismic design knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET)

MS in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Structural Engineering License (preferred)

Tools

ETABS

RISA

RAM

STAAD

SAP

Mathcad

ENERCALC

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Senior Structural Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Prepare design and construction documents for new structures and for structural upgrades to existing facilities as part of an integrated multi‑disciplinary A/E team
• Assist the owner or project manager in defining the facility requirements/program for projects in the advanced technologies industry
• Oversee the work of structural engineers and designers
• Analyze and design concrete, steel, masonry, and timber structures with an emphasis on seismic design
• Work with the project team to produce structural calculations, calculation checks, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables
• Analyze existing structures and provide recommendations for strengthening new loads where required
• Develop design sketches into completed working details and drawings based on engineering fundamentals and applicable codes
• Ensure timely deliverables and exceed client expectations
• Guide team performance and provide constructive team feedback
• Conduct field work including handling structural as‑builts, rebuilds, retrofits, construction technical support, and client personnel interaction
• Assist with the training and mentoring of junior level engineers and designers
• Recommend and institute corrective design changes
• Analyze configurations of basic project structural components
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a structural engineer
• Experience in the analysis and design of structures with an emphasis on seismic design
• Hands‑on experience with structural engineering software such as ETABS, RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP, Mathcad, and ENERCALC
• Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT (preferred)
• Detailed knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements
• Experience in private sector industrial repair/remediation and greenfield projects (preferred)
• The ability to climb stairs, ladders, and equipment/structures of varying heights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations
• A bachelor of science in civil engineering or a master of science in structural engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• A Professional Engineer License
• A Structural Engineering License (preferred)

The approximate pay range for this position is $125,000–$165,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.