Structural Engineer

Design Hire LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Structural Engineer to support restoration assessment, design, and project execution for existing structures. You will perform field investigations, CAD production, and hands-on project involvement from assessment through construction.

The ideal candidate has a Civil or Structural Engineering background, experience evaluating or restoring structures, and is comfortable traveling to project sites for assessments and coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Experience evaluating, repairing, or restoring existing structures is required.
• Experience with parking structures, garages, plazas, building envelopes, roofs, or similar built structures is preferred.
• AutoCAD experience preferred, especially CAD production and engineering drawings.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for assessments and coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform condition assessments, site investigations, field testing, and construction observation for existing structures.
• Analyze field data, review structural conditions, and develop repair and maintenance solutions.
• Support restoration design work, including drawings, details, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Assist with project management, client coordination, meetings, schedules, submittals, shop drawings, and field quantity reviews.
• Prepare cost estimates, technical reports, repair alternatives, and design documentation for restoration projects.

Skills

Field investigations

Project coordination

Written and verbal communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Cleveland, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

Design Hire is seeking a Structural Engineer to support restoration assessment, design, and project execution for existing structures. This role is a strong fit for someone with civil or structural engineering experience who enjoys field investigation, CAD production, repair design, and hands‑on project involvement from assessment through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform condition assessments, site investigations, field testing, and construction observation for existing structures.
• Analyze field data, review structural conditions, and develop practical repair and maintenance solutions.
• Support restoration design work, including drawings, details, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Assist with project management, client coordination, meetings, schedules, submittals, shop drawings, and field quantity reviews.
• Prepare cost estimates, technical reports, repair alternatives, and design documentation for restoration projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field required.
• Experience evaluating, repairing, or restoring existing structures required.
• Background with parking structures, garages, plazas, building envelopes, roofs, or similar built structures preferred.
• Strong interest in structural systems, construction materials, investigations, and repair design.
• AutoCAD experience preferred, especially with CAD production and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work from the office and travel to project sites for assessments, observations, and project coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects, field tasks, and deadlines.

Equal Opportunity StatementDesign Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiliated Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.