Senior Structural Engineer – Seismic Design Lead

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

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.