Structural Engineer

Crown Corr Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CROWN CORR specializes in high-performance building enclosures and seeks a Structural Engineer for an on-site role in the Greater Chicago area with hybrid options. You will analyze and design curtain wall, metal panel, and roof enclosure systems, ensuring safety, code compliance, and constructability.

Responsibilities include preparing calculations, reviewing drawings, coordinating with project managers, CAD technicians, and fabrication teams, and supporting shop drawing reviews while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in building enclosure systems and curtain wall is preferred.
• Familiarity with building codes and standards relevant to curtain wall and roof systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering calculations to verify safety, serviceability, and code compliance.
• Review and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Develop design details in collaboration with project managers, CAD technicians, and fabrication teams.
• Coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders; support shop drawing reviews and fabrication.

Skills

Structural analysis

Curtain wall design

BIM modeling

Code compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Rhino

CAD

Job description

Company Description

CROWN CORR specializes in turning architectural visions into high-performance building enclosure systems. With over sixty years of focused experience, the company is a recognized leader in unitized curtain wall, metal panels, and custom metal roof solutions. CROWN CORR combines technical expertise with craftsmanship to deliver durable, aesthetically refined facades for complex projects. Team members collaborate with architects, contractors, and owners to meet demanding performance, schedule, and quality requirements.

Role Description

The Structural Engineer is a full-time, on-site role with hybrid options available, based in the Greater Chicago or Northwest Indiana Area. This position is responsible for performing structural analysis and design for curtain wall, metal panel, and roof enclosure systems, ensuring safety, code compliance, and performance requirements are met. Day-to-day tasks include preparing engineering calculations, reviewing and interpreting architectural and structural drawings, and developing design details in collaboration with project managers, CAD technicians, and fabrication teams. The role also involves coordinating with clients and internal stakeholders, responding to technical inquiries, supporting shop drawing review, and providing guidance during fabrication and installation. The Structural Engineer contributes to continuous improvement of design standards, materials, and methods to optimize system performance and constructability.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Structural Engineering, with the ability to apply engineering principles to building enclosure systems.
• Proficiency in Structural Analysis and performing detailed engineering Calculations to verify safety, serviceability, and code compliance.
• Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and BIM modeling (Revit, Rhino) tools for creating and reviewing drawings, details, and layouts related to structural systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or closely related discipline); advanced degree or professional licensure (EIT/PE) preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, standards, and materials used in curtain wall, metal panels, and roof systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate technical concepts clearly in writing and verbally.