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SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Itasca, ILLINOIS

JOB

REFERENCE ID

26-01163

JOB TYPE:

Direct Placement

LOCATION

Itasca, ILLINOIS

PAY RATE:

$145000

•$187000

POST DATE:

June 2, 2026

: Structural Engineer/Senior Structural Engineer

Salary Range

•$145,600

•187,200 [exempt] based on experience & licensure

Sign On Bonus:

Yes. Amount offered depends on experience.

Experience

•5 years minimum in structural engineering design of structural transportation design elements including bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, junction chambers, and other elements utilized in transportation design

Position will be based out of Itasca, IL office; corporate headquarters (western Chicago suburbs, near Schaumburg & O'Hare Airport)

Hybrid schedule is allowable for this position

Company Size:

50-100 employees, founded in 1978, offices in Itasca (IL) and Indianapolis (IN)

Annual Billings:

12M+

Civil Engineering Disciplines Within Firm:

Transportation Engineering

Municipal Engineering

Structural Engineering

Construction Engineering

Environmental Engineering

(Wetlands/Waters of the US, Threatened & Endangered Species, Erosion & Sediment Control Inspections)

Water Resources Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Benefit Offerings:

Medical (HMO, PPO, HSA plans offered) through Blue-Cross, Blue-Shield of Illinois

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance Offerings

Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance

401(K) Profit Sharing Plan

Performance Bonus Eligibility

Job Duties:

Serve as Structural Engineer for roadway/transportation design projects for IDOT, INDOT, or Local Agency (Municipality, Divisions of Transportation) projects, either locally-funded or state/federally-funded under supervision of Director of Structural Engineering

Provide guidance, leadership and training to design team (structural engineers, technicians)

Communicate design to clients, as required, including

IDOT/INDOT

Bridge Office

Preparation of all structural calculations and design plans for

Retaining Walls

Box Culverts

Bridges (single or multi-span), simple or complex

Junction Chambers

Type, Size, & Location (TS&L) plans

Perform Structural Inspections consistent with

IDOT/AASHTO

standards

Oversee projects according to schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.

Regional (Chicago Metro area) travel occasionally required to project site or client meetings

•mileage reimbursement eligible per State of Illinois policy

Calculation of project quantities

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering (desired)
• Registered Structural Engineer in the State of Illinois (desired)

•S.E. license

Or ability to obtain S.E. license within 12 months of start date

Fully Eligible to Work in U.S. (BLA will not/does not sponsor Visas)

5+ years professional structural engineering design experience in transportation

Excellent written and oral communications

Excellent organizational and management skills

Ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Structural design software use as required

Benefits

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.