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Structural Engineer

Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-28

Core

Design new structures and perform structural forensic work for water treatment plants, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Role type

Mid-level structural engineer (IC)

Builds

Water treatment plant structures, commercial buildings, industrial facilities

Domain

Civil engineering / Water infrastructure

Required skills

Structural design, hand calculations, computer modeling (RISA 3D, STAAD 3, Excel, AutoCAD, REVIT), technical writing, cost estimation, fieldwork, error identification, mentoring entry-level engineers, project budget and schedule management, independent task completion

Preferred skills

Water industry structural design experience, knowledge of structural design codes (IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE-07), multi-project management

Technologies

RISA 3D, STAAD 3, Excel, AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Gather and correlate engineering data using field notes, sketches, and photographs; perform detailed structural engineering assignments involving hand calculations and computer modeling; prepare technical proposals and reports with cost estimates and schedules; conduct fieldwork to review building conditions and prepare sketches; identify errors and discrepancies in results; guide and mentor entry-level engineers; perform client presentations; travel up to 30% for out-of-town assignments

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC with some mentorship responsibilities

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