Transit Structural Lead (962)

Hires Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Profit sharing

Stock ownership

Hybrid work

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness days

Mentorship program

Professional development

Job summary

Hires Group in Chicago, IL, seeks a senior structural engineer to lead the design of transit facilities from concept through construction, mentoring engineers and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex urban projects.

This role offers hybrid work up to three days per week, a strong path to Technical Director, and benefits including 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, wellness days, and access to mentorship and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 7+ years of structural engineering experience, with transit facility focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design of transit facilities from concept to construction.
• Serve as technical authority for structural systems across projects.
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, specs, and QC processes.
• Coordinate with architecture, civil, systems, construction, and operations teams.
• Support delivery through client engagement, proposals, and scope definition.
• Mentor junior engineers and grow the structural engineering practice.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client engagement

Cross-disciplinary

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

PE License

Job description

Lead the structural design of complex transit facilities, providing technical leadership from concept through construction while mentoring engineers and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. This role offers ownership of major infrastructure projects, client engagement opportunities, and the chance to shape transit systems in complex urban environments.

The job:

• Lead the structural design of transit infrastructure projects including passenger stations, maintenance facilities, storage facilities, and transit-support structures.
• Serve as the technical authority for structural systems, overseeing projects from planning and design through to construction support.
• Review and approve structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and quality control processes to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Coordinate with architectural, civil, systems, construction, and operations teams to deliver complex projects within active transit environments.
• Support project delivery through client engagement, proposal development, scope definition, and technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and emerging technical leaders while supporting the development of the structural engineering practice.

Benefits

• Compensation: $155,000 - $180,000, including performance bonus, profit sharing, and company stock ownership opportunities.
• Work Environment: Hybrid flexibility with up to 3 days working from home.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with employer match and professionally managed investment funds.
• Time Off: Paid time off, company holidays, and dedicated wellness days.
• Career Development: Clear progression pathways through to Technical Director level.
• Professional Growth: Access to an award-winning mentorship and professional development programme.

What they need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 7+ years of experience in structural engineering, with a strong background in transit facility design.

The company:

A long-established privately owned engineering firm recognised for delivering complex infrastructure solutions across the water, environmental, transportation, and facilities markets. With a strong international footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, the company partners with public- and private-sector clients on high-impact programs, supported by multidisciplinary teams and rigorous quality standards.

Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Who are We?

Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires) was founded in 2023 by the former CEO and COO of a multi-million-dollar staffing firm to partner with U.S. civil engineering firms to help engineers navigate their options – built on a people-before-profit ethos. Learn more about Hires Group here: About us | Hires Group