Structural Engineer

W3Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

W3Global seeks a Structural Engineer to assist in design for new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects in a hands-on role on-site in Chicago. You will prepare calculations, drawings, and reports and perform analyses using industry software under supervision.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited civil/structural degree with 1–3 years of experience and is pursuing or has obtained the EIT. Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit and familiarity with design codes are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited); Master’s preferred.
• 1–3 years of structural engineering experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain soon after hire preferred.
• Experience preparing construction documents and structural calculations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledge of steel and concrete design; wood, masonry, and cold-formed steel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design for new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Perform structural analysis using engineering software and hand calculations under supervision.
• Conduct site visits, structural assessments, and assist with construction administration.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, owners, and other design professionals.
• Design projects involving steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and cold-formed steel systems.

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA-3D

Tekla Tedds

RAM

SAP2000

ETABS

Bluebeam

Job description

Assist with structural design for new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

Prepare structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

Perform structural analysis using engineering software and hand calculations under supervision.

Conduct site visits, structural assessments, and assist with construction administration.

Collaborate with architects, contractors, owners, and other design professionals.

Design projects involving steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and cold-formed steel systems.

Structural Engineer - Summary

Position: Structural Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Location: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design for new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Perform structural analysis using engineering software and hand calculations under supervision.
• Conduct site visits, structural assessments, and assist with construction administration.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, owners, and other design professionals.
• Design projects involving steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and cold-formed steel systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited); Master\'s preferred.
• 1-3 years of structural engineering experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain soon after hire preferred.
• Experience preparing construction documents and structural calculations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledge of steel and concrete design; wood, masonry, and cold-formed steel experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with RISA-3D, Tekla Tedds, RAM, SAP2000, ETABS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional growth and development opportunities