Structural Engineer

Design Hire LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC is seeking a Structural Engineer to support analysis, design, and documentation for complex facility and equipment projects. The role fits a civil or structural engineering background applying solid mechanics and analysis tools in a regulated environment.

You will perform structural analysis for equipment, supports, foundations, and related systems; develop calculations and deliverables; coordinate with mechanical, civil, electrical, and project teams; and review field conditions

Qualifications

• 3 to 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience on nuclear, power, heavy industrial, or regulated facility projects preferred.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis or other structural methods.
• Mathcad, MATLAB or similar engineering calculation software experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, structural behavior, load paths, and fundamentals.
• Exposure to hydraulics, fluid systems, or equipment-related design is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for equipment, supports, foundations, components, and related facility systems.
• Develop calculations, technical reports, design documentation, and deliverables for project execution.
• Use analysis tools to evaluate loads, stresses, structural behavior, and design alternatives.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, electrical, and project teams to support integrated design solutions.
• Review field conditions, drawings, specifications, and inputs to support accurate design decisions.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Engineering judgment

Technical writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/mechanical engineering

Tools

Mathcad

MATLAB

Job description

Design Hire is seeking a Structural Engineer to support analysis, design, and technical documentation for complex facility and equipment-related projects. This role is a strong fit for someone with a civil or structural engineering background who can apply solid mechanics, analysis tools, and practical engineering judgment in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for equipment, supports, foundations, components, and related facility systems.
• Develop calculations, technical reports, design documentation, and engineering deliverables for project execution.
• Use analysis tools to evaluate loads, stresses, structural behavior, and design alternatives.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, electrical, and project teams to support integrated design solutions.
• Review field conditions, drawings, specifications, and engineering inputs to support accurate design decisions.

Qualifications

• 3 to 10 +/- years of structural engineering experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Experience supporting nuclear, power generation, heavy industrial, or highly regulated facility projects preferred.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis or other structural analysis methods.
• Mathcad, MATLAB, or similar engineering calculation software experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, structural behavior, load paths, and engineering fundamentals.
• Exposure to hydraulics, fluid systems, or equipment-related structural design is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affluent 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 Eligibility

If 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.