Senior Structural Engineer (SE) – Building Design

NPAworldwide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworld in Chicago is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to enhance their engineering consultancy. The role involves leading diverse projects from design to execution, ensuring compliance with building standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will hold an Illinois Structural Engineer License, have over 6 years of experience in various building sectors, and demonstrate strong communication and project coordination abilities. This position promises career growth and involvement in high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building projects.
• Experience with commercial, residential, institutional, healthcare, or hospitality projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design projects.
• Prepare calculations and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and standards.
• Support projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

Skills

Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) License

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Communication skills

Project coordination skills

Understanding of structural systems

Construction methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a highly respected and growing engineering consultancy in Chicago. This role offers the chance to work on diverse and technically challenging building projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, education, and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will lead structural engineering design and analysis activities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative structural solutions that support large‑scale architectural projects. This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer seeking long‑term career growth within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design projects.
• Prepare calculations and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and standards.
• Support projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) License required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in an additional state preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building projects.
• Strong understanding of structural systems, engineering principles, and construction methodologies.
• Experience within commercial, residential, institutional, healthcare, or hospitality projects.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established engineering environment offering exposure to complex and high‑profile building projects. The role provides strong long‑term career growth potential, a collaborative team culture, technical leadership opportunities, and involvement in innovative and sustainable engineering initiatives.