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Candidates holding an Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in another state are highly preferred. However, experienced structural engineers with a strong background in steel structure analysis will also be considered.
Develop, review, and optimize structural designs to ensure safety, efficiency, and code compliance.
Utilize structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, or similar programs to evaluate structural integrity.
Prepare engineering calculations, reports, and supporting documentation for internal and customer use.
Establish and maintain standard structural calculation packages for commonly used designs.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to improve structural performance and manufacturability.
Provide engineering support throughout project execution, including design reviews and technical recommendations.
When appropriately licensed, review and seal engineering documents for applicable projects.
Coordinate with third-party licensed engineers when project-specific state licensure is required.
Stay current with applicable building codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
Minimum of 5-7 years of structural engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience performing structural calculations for steel structures or similar applications.
Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of structural design principles, steel construction, and applicable building codes.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in any U.S. state.
Experience with modular building design, skid-mounted equipment, industrial structures, or custom fabricated systems.
Experience preparing engineering documentation suitable for permitting and customer review.
Familiarity with multi-state engineering requirements and coordinating engineering seals across jurisdictions.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Structural Engineer
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What they do
A Structural Engineer designs and analyzes engineering and construction projects to ensure they are safe and structurally sound. They often specialize in particular types of structures, such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, industrial, tunnels, vehicles, ships, aircraft, or spacecraft.
$101,004 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Structural Engineer Location:
Elk Grove Village, IL Hire Type:
Direct Hire Compensation:
$110,000 to $130,000 (based on experience)Benefits:
Medical insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, 401K Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our engineering team and provide in-house structural analysis and design support for modular buildings and skid-based systems. This role will be responsible for performing structural calculations, optimizing designs, and ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and engineering standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience with structural analysis software, and the ability to support projects from concept through completion.Candidates holding an Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in another state are highly preferred. However, experienced structural engineers with a strong background in steel structure analysis will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform structural analysis and design calculations for modular buildings, skid-mounted equipment, and other steel-framed structures.Develop, review, and optimize structural designs to ensure safety, efficiency, and code compliance.
Utilize structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, or similar programs to evaluate structural integrity.
Prepare engineering calculations, reports, and supporting documentation for internal and customer use.
Establish and maintain standard structural calculation packages for commonly used designs.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to improve structural performance and manufacturability.
Provide engineering support throughout project execution, including design reviews and technical recommendations.
When appropriately licensed, review and seal engineering documents for applicable projects.
Coordinate with third-party licensed engineers when project-specific state licensure is required.
Stay current with applicable building codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related engineering discipline.Minimum of 5-7 years of structural engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience performing structural calculations for steel structures or similar applications.
Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of structural design principles, steel construction, and applicable building codes.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license strongly preferred.Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in any U.S. state.
Experience with modular building design, skid-mounted equipment, industrial structures, or custom fabricated systems.
Experience preparing engineering documentation suitable for permitting and customer review.
Familiarity with multi-state engineering requirements and coordinating engineering seals across jurisdictions.