Structural Engineer, Client Relationship Management

Heritage Holding; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Structural Engineer focused on Client Relationships to blend hands‑on engineering with leadership of key accounts. You will serve as the daily contact for diverse clients, manage project delivery, and coordinate between clients and internal engineers.

The role requires a strong technical background, ownership of client interactions, and a track record of advancing relationships while upholding design standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or closely related field.
• 7–10 years of structural engineering experience on buildings and special structures.
• Direct, independent client relationship management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong client presence.
• Solid knowledge of building codes and structural design standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for a portfolio of architecture-firm and building-owner clients.
• Perform structural design, analysis, and drawing review on building projects.
• Coordinate scope, schedule, and deliverables between clients and internal staff.
• Identify opportunities to expand and deepen existing client relationships.
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and scope documents with firm leadership.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and coordination calls as the face of the firm.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on technical quality control.

Skills

Client relationship management

Structural engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Structural Engineer, Client Relationship Management

Company: Confidential

Location: Illinois (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Firm

Heritage Holding is working with a well-established structural engineering consulting firm serving architecture firms, building owners, and developers. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing structural design and forensic engineering services for buildings and special structures, delivering highly detailed, fully constructible drawings that minimize change orders and keep projects on schedule. The company maintains long-term relationships with architecture-firm clients across both new construction and renovation projects. The company name is being withheld at this stage of the search and will be shared with candidates who advance in the process.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking a Structural Engineer - Client Relations to blend hands-on structural engineering with day-to-day ownership of key client relationships. The ideal candidate is a technically capable structural engineer who is equally comfortable in front of clients, managing accounts, and coordinating project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for a portfolio of architecture-firm and building-owner clients
• Perform structural engineering design, analysis, and drawing review on building projects
• Coordinate project scope, schedule, and deliverables between clients and internal engineering staff
• Identify opportunities to expand and deepen existing client relationships
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and scope documents in partnership with firm leadership
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and project coordination calls as the face of the firm
• Collaborate with senior engineers on technical quality control for assigned projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or closely related field)
• 7-10 years of structural engineering experience, including buildings and special structures
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships directly and independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presence in client-facing settings
• Solid working knowledge of applicable building codes and structural design standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Structural Engineer (SE) license (not required, but a plus)
• Prior experience working directly with architecture firms as primary clients
• Business development or account-growth experience
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit structural workflows