Structural Engineer IV

Milhouseinc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Company Sponsored Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Discounted Gym Membership

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Incentives

Generous PTO + Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Milhouseinc is seeking a Structural Engineer IV in Chicago, Illinois to provide advanced structural design expertise and lead various engineering projects across industries.

The role involves managing project design from concept to construction, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring effective collaboration to deliver high-quality structural solutions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

In addition to competitive salary, you will benefit from comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, and professional development incentives.

Qualifications

• 9–12 years of structural engineering design experience.
• Experience with low to mid-rise construction and adaptive reuse projects.
• Preference for candidates with mass timber or embodied carbon experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design team and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Perform analyses on complex projects using structural analysis software.
• Ensure accuracy in project status reporting and client engagement.

Skills

Structural engineering design experience

Project management

Oral and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Revit

Knowledge of ETABS

Knowledge of Tedds

Knowledge of RISA

Knowledge of MathCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Structural Engineer in Illinois or Professional Engineer in other states

Job description

Overview

The Structural Engineer IV serves as a senior‑level technical leader, providing advanced structural design expertise and project oversight across a wide variety of industries and project types. This role requires the ability to adapt quickly to diverse engineering challenges, manage fast‑paced project turnarounds, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

In this position, you will lead the structural design process from concept through construction, applying advanced engineering principles to ensure safe, efficient, and innovative solutions. Typical responsibilities include conducting detailed field inspections, preparing comprehensive technical reports and documentation, performing complex structural design and analysis, and developing design calculations to support engineering decisions. You will also provide construction engineering support for contractors in the field, ensuring that design intent is met during project execution.

This role is highly collaborative, supporting a broad range of projects within our Power, Gas, and Aviation groups, while also engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality structural solutions. The Structural Engineer IV is expected to mentor junior engineers, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project design team, providing mentoring and technical oversight of team members
• Manage the project scope, schedule, and budget, and communicate with the client and other stakeholders
• Perform analyses on projects of all levels of complexity using hand calculations, structural analysis software, and other accepted methods
• Identify and resolve problems that arise during the course of a project
• Employ critical thinking to find creative, efficient solutions that meet the client’s needs
• Review requests for engineering services to determine that adequate information is provided to complete service
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff
• Review building/bridge structures and foundations for existing and proposed uses
• Review Quality Assurance (QA) and final review on structural analysis reports
• Support client engagement and business development
• Keep abreast of new technical methods and development related to structural engineering
• Ensure accurate project status reporting to facilitate accurate customer and sales reporting

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering
• 9–12 years of structural engineering design experience
• Structural Engineer in Illinois or Professional Engineer in other states
• Structural engineering design experience of the type required for low to mid‑rise new construction, adaptive reuse projects, and addition/renovations
• Preference for candidates with mass timber and/or embodied carbon experience
• Knowledge including, but not limited to, the following software systems: Revit, ETABS, Tedds, RISA, and MathCAD
• Experienced in project management and technical analysis
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health!
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability – We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns.
• Voluntary Coverages – Take control of your well‑being with added coverage options.
• Discounted Gym Membership – Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals.
• Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you’re worth in a performance‑driven culture.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence.
• Professional Development Incentives – Get rewarded for growing your skills — including bonuses for earning your P.E. License.
• Milhouse University (Cross‑Functional Training) – Expand your expertise with internal training built to elevate your career and receive PDH credits for applicable training toward professional engineering licenses, etc.
• Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward.
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
• Paid Parental Leave – Bond with your new arrival — and yes, we’ll even cover a year of diapers!
• Extracurricular Sports Teams – Join our summer Volleyball and Softball squads for fun off the clock.
• Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and get paid for it.
• Transit Benefits Program – Save on your daily commute.
• Charitable Events and Activities offered through non‑profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities.

Legal & Equal Opportunity

Milhouse is a pay transparency non‑discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. Additionally, we participate in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements.

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at‑will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.