Structural Project Engineer (Mission Critical)

talisman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with match

Vacation condo access

Challenging projects

Job summary

talisman is seeking a Project Engineer, Structural in Chicago, IL to lead project teams on complex structural designs. The role emphasizes front-end client communication, multi-discipline coordination, and professional growth under senior staff.

The candidate will work on mission-critical and data center projects, applying robust seismic design and lateral system expertise while expanding technical depth across multiple materials.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering; MS preferred.
• EIT required; PE highly recommended; SE preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in structural analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Direct junior staff and coordinate across disciplines.
• Lead client communication and project delivery.
• Develop skills and relationships to grow into senior leadership.

Skills

EIT

PE preferred

SE preferred

Seismic design

Lateral systems

Client communication

Education

BS Civil/Structural Eng

MS preferred

Tools

ETABS

RISA

RAM

Enercalc

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Project Engineer, Structural | Chicago, IL

We're partnered with a well-established structural engineering firm to grow their team

.The firm has been in business for more than 25 years, founded on the principle that good structural design protects lives, property, and commerce. Since then they've completed over 5,000 projects across multiple U.S. offices, with engineers licensed in 44 states and international partner offices abroad, and they're continuing to expand

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This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer ready to step into a project leadership role. Building on a foundation of strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on design experience, the Project Engineer directs junior staff, coordinates across disciplines, and takes on increasing responsibility for client communication and project delivery. Working closely with Senior Associates, Associates, and Senior Project Engineers, the PE develops the skills and relationships to grow into a more senior leadership role at the fir

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The W

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The firm's portfolio leans heavily into mission-critical and data center work (more than 1,500 data center projects to date), alongside life sciences, healthcare, aviation, and seismic retrofits. They deliberately cross-pollinate engineers across sectors, so you'll build technical depth across seismic design, lateral systems, and some of the most demanding mission-critical work in the industry. They pride themselves on going after the hard, technically interesting proje

cts.

Who Thrives

HereThe team is built on people who are hungry, humble, and smart. They take ownership of their work, collaborate generously, and bring strong technical judgment. They grow organically and bring people on for long-term fit, not just to fill a seat. The result is real stability and a genuine path to adv

eously

Qualifi

• cationsBS in Civil/Structural Engineering (MS pre
• ferred)EIT required; PE highly recommended; SE pr
• eferredMinimum of 5 years of engineering experience in structural analysis and design, including preparing plans and detail d
• rawingsProficiency in at least one structural material (wood, steel, concrete, or m
• asonry)Experience with seismic design and at least two lateral syste
• m typesFamiliarity with ETABS, RISA, RAM, Enercalc, Revit, and MS
• OfficeStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simulta
• neouslyStrong written and verbal communication
• Benefits100% employer-paid health
• premiumsHybrid work
• schedule401(k) with compa
• ny matchAccess to a company-owned vacation condo at a sk
• i resortA pipeline of technically challenging, high-profile