Senior Structural Engineer - Refinery & Heavy Industrial

Sterling Engineering; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Additional benefits

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Downers Grove, IL. This hybrid role requires leadership of structural design for heavy industrial facilities and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.

The ideal candidate has 6–20+ years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and an eagerness to adopt Revit/BIM integration, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 6–20+ years in structural design for refinery, chemical, or heavy industrial facilities.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to learn and work with Revit and BIM integration.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare project data and perform detailed engineering calculations.
• Perform basic engineering designs for review by senior team members.
• Serve as Project Lead for select single-discipline projects, including estimating hours, developing scopes of work, staffing, and checking drawings.
• Assist with field work, installation checks, and problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments, project teams, and external suppliers to obtain required project information.
• Manage project scope, address changes, and adjust deliverables as needed.
• Complete project work within budgets and schedules.
• Develop creative engineering solutions to meet client needs.
• Present project information to internal and external audiences.
• Maintain active membership in professional organizations and participate in technical seminars for growth.

Skills

Project leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

EIT Certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit & BIM integration

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Downers Grove, IL. This hybrid role requires leadership of structural design for heavy industrial facilities and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.

The ideal candidate has 6–20+ years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and an eagerness to adopt Revit/BIM integration, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail.