Structural Project Engineer

Epsteinglobal; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Half-day Fridays

401(k) and ESOP

Professional development support

Job summary

Epstein is seeking a Structural Project Engineer in Chicago with 6–10 years of experience to lead complex projects and manage design teams.

The role requires strong BIM proficiency, Revit Structure experience, and the ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• PE license is required; SE is preferred.
• Candidates should have 6–10 years of project experience in a consulting engineering or AE firm.
• Experience with Revit Structure is required; familiarity with BIM is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, control, and integrate engineering activities to ensure project delivery.
• Lead structural engineering teams on large, complex projects.
• Oversee BIM model development and perform calculations and analyses.
• Produce plans, specifications, reports and other project documents.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring design teams

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

PE license

SE preferred

Tools

Revit Structure

Robot

RISA-3D

RAM

SAP 2000

CONCEPT

MS Office

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL | Hybrid Work Schedule

Epstein is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a structural engineering professional with 6-10 years of experience and strong project leadership skills who enjoys managing complex projects, mentoring design teams, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects and wants to contribute to impactful, high-quality work.

Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland; Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and "best-in-class" project solutions across a wide range of industries.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm's success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.

Overview

The Structural Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, control, and integration of engineering activities and the development of project deliverables to ensure successful project delivery. This individual leads structural engineering teams in execution of large complex projects, oversees the development of BIM models, performs calculations, research, and structural analysis, and assists in the production of plans, specifications, reports, and other project documents.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of working and construction documents, familiarity with model building codes, the ability to coordinate effectively with other building design disciplines, and the desire to mentor and oversee junior engineers. Knowledge of BIM is required, and previous experience with Revit Structure is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering preferred
• PE required, SE preferred
• 6-10 years of successful project experience within a consulting engineering or AE firm
• Previous experience with Revit Structure
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with discipline-specific software such as Robot, RISA-3D, RAM, SAP 2000, and CONCEPT
• Awareness of other disciplines and the interrelationship of the various elements of design
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of structural analysis methods
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave

To help secure our employees' financial future, we offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We also support a healthy work-life balance through:

• Half-day Fridays
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Additionally, we encourage professional growth through:

• Professional license reimbursement
• Industry association reimbursement
• Internal training programs
• Educational assistance

Compensation

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance.

The salary range for this position is $100,000–$125,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.epsteinglobal.com.