Staff Structural Engineer – Buildings & Industrial Projects

RINA; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RINA Staff Structural Engineer in the Plant Engineering division seeks a professional to design and analyze structural systems, perform calculations and contribute to feasibility studies and construction support.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience; collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and site inspections are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering across buildings, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Solid understanding of structural engineering principles, including statics, dynamics and material behaviour.
• Ability to perform and validate structural calculations related to loads, pressures and stresses with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with structural design tools and modelling software (e.g. RISA 3D, SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD or similar).
• Knowledge of construction materials and applicable codes, standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams across different project phases.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with ability to contribute effectively to technical documentation and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, verify and technically assess structural works and components across different project types, including buildings, infrastructure and industrial structural systems.
• Review and contribute to engineering documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable structural codes and standards, and internal procedures.
• Support certification, verification and engineering consultancy activities within the assigned technical scope, where applicable.
• Perform structural analyses and calculations using recognised engineering methodologies and tools to evaluate loads, pressures, stresses and structural behaviour.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, concept design, basic design, detailed design and technical assessments for projects of moderate complexity.
• Apply engineering judgement to support safe, efficient and cost-effective structural solutions.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculation packages, technical notes and reports.
• Contribute to technical reports, progress updates, design narratives and presentations in accordance with internal standards and client requirements
• Summarise and report assigned engineering activities to senior technical staff and project teams.
• Support project teams by providing technical problem-solving during design development, procurement and construction phases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency and integration of structural solutions within the overall project.
• Interface, as required, with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters related to the assigned scope.
• Conduct or support site inspections, field visits and technical assessments to verify implementation, monitor progress and evaluate structural conditions.
• Support the evaluation of existing structures, foundations and structural components where required.
• Assist in resolving technical issues arising during project execution and site activities.
• Ensure that all engineering activities are performed in compliance with applicable regulations, health and safety requirements, quality standards and internal governance rules.
• Participate in internal technical reviews, checks, audits and verification processes.
• Support the identification of technical risks and contribute to the definition of appropriate mitigation measures within own scope of responsibility.
• Provide technical input and task-level guidance to junior engineers and technical staff within assigned projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
• Support the development and maintenance of technical guidelines, methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Structural principles

Calculations

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

RISA 3D

SAP2000

ETABS

STAAD

Job description

RINA Staff Structural Engineer in the Plant Engineering division seeks a professional to design and analyze structural systems, perform calculations and contribute to feasibility studies and construction support.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience; collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and site inspections are key aspects of the position.