Back Principal Civil Structural Engineer (LT&C) Structural Engineer Plainfield , Illinois Permanent Aug 11, 2026 Principal Civil Structural Engineer Location Plainfield, Illinois Overview This opportunity is with a global leader in industrial storage solutions specializing in engineering, fabrication, and construction of storage tanks, terminals, and asset management solutions. The Principal Civil Structural Engineer serves as a technical leader for the Low Temperature & Cryogenic (LT&C) storage tank product line, leading complex structural engineering efforts, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring designs meet the highest standards for safety, quality, constructability, and regulatory compliance. Must-Have Domains Low Temperature & Cryogenic (LT&C) Storage Tank Engineering Civil & Structural Engineering for Industrial Facilities Steel and Reinforced Concrete Storage Structures Core Responsibilities Lead the structural design and analysis of complex LT&C storage tank systems, including steel plate structures and reinforced concrete containment systems. Develop, review, and approve engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and construction documents in compliance with applicable codes and project requirements. Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across project teams. Manage engineering scope while supporting project cost, schedule, quality, and constructability objectives. Collaborate with clients, project management, estimating, fabrication, construction, and industry organizations while serving as a technical subject matter expert. Must-Have Experience 15+ years of civil/structural engineering experience with a strong emphasis on LT&C storage tank engineering . Proven experience leading complex structural engineering projects involving steel and concrete storage tank systems. Professional Engineering (PE) registration with demonstrated experience reviewing and approving engineering deliverables. Top 5 Must-Have Technical Skills Structural design of Low Temperature & Cryogenic (LT&C) storage tank systems Working knowledge of
AISC, ASCE, IBC, API, ACI
, and applicable seismic and structural design codes Structural analysis, engineering calculations, and specification development Construction document preparation, design reviews, and engineering quality assurance Engineering software, specialized structural design tools, and Microsoft Office Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Structural Engineering from an accredited institution. Professional Engineering (PE) License required (licensed in at least one U.S. state). Preferred Skills Experience serving as a technical subject matter expert within a global engineering organization. Participation in industry code committees or technical organizations. Experience mentoring engineers and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. Strong client-facing communication and technical presentation skills. Ability to evaluate engineering risk while balancing technical and business objectives. Experience supporting engineering, fabrication, and construction organizations throughout project execution. Work Environment Onsite position based in Plainfield, IL . Supports global engineering projects within the LT&C storage tank product line. Frequent collaboration with civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation & controls, project engineering, fabrication, and construction teams. Works closely with engineering management while providing technical leadership across multiple disciplines. Opportunity to influence industry standards through technical leadership and participation in engineering organizations. ________________________________
Original Job Description:
Job Description Company Overview CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset?management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value. Overview The Principal Civil Structural Engineer may be recognized as subject matter expert within CB&I Storage Solutions for one or more focus areas of civil and structural engineering and may serve as CB&I Storage Solutions industry representative through code committee work or participation in communities of practice. The role is responsible for performing or checking design and analysis of assigned deliverables on a CB&I Storage Solutions project associated with a Process Technologies Engineering product line such as low temperature, cryogenic and ambient fluid systems and other site facilities. The work includes among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations, specification development and construction documents. Over the course of time, capabilities in civil and structural engineering must increase as level of complexity of assignments increases and expectations expand for working independently with less supervision. The role reports to the Civil and Structural Discipline Manager and routinely interacts with other discipline engineers and designers such as: Project, Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Instrumentation & Controls. The PPL Civil Structural Engineer may manage any engineer functions and supervise teams of Engineers and Designers on small projects. They shall ensure the review, check, and approval of engineering and design deliverables including Professional Engineer certification as required. Responsibilities The Principal Civil Structural Engineer is responsible for leading the structural design for the
CB&I LT&C
storage tank product line. The work includes among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations, specification development and construction documents. The Principal Civil Structural Engineer will lead high level and complex engineering of LT&C storage tank projects. The role reports to the Department or Design Manager and routinely interacts with other Civil Structural Engineers, Civil Structural Designers, Project Engineers and Managers.
Responsibilities Include:
Lead the design and analysis of LT&C storage structures including steel plate storage structures and concrete outer containment structures. Accurately produce assigned deliverables per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications. Adhere to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment. Ensure designs and details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind. Reliably check and sign off on design calculations, specifications and other deliverables for customer approval or project use per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications. Lead projects and mentor less experienced engineers. Coordinate with other roles and functions on project team. Maintain and promote a focus on CB&I's end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction. Assume responsibility for cost, schedule and budget control. Collaborate with drafters, modelers and detailers, as well as personnel from sales, estimating, operations and project management functions. Be proactive in the assessment and identification of risks associated with his area of expertise. Provide independent leadership and direction in area of expertise for CB&I on a global basis and also leadership and direction through participation in technical codes committees, and other technical industry forums. Work with clients and other industry contacts, be capable to provide senior-level judgment from both technical and business perspective. Local Requirements The Principal Civil Structural Engineer will lead the design and analysis of a wide variety of complex steel and concrete Low Temperature and Cryogenic (LT&C) storage tank structures constructed for
CB&I LT&C
projects throughout the world. In this high level engineering position, the Principal Civil Structural Engineer serves an LT&C product line design expert. CB&I is seeking engineers with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil structural engineering with 14+ years of industry experience in structural engineering with an emphasis on LT&C storage tank engineering. Professional licensing is a plus. Job location is in Plainfield, IL. Qualifications BS/MS in Civil Structural Engineering from an accredited school. Familiarity with codes and standards of AISC, ASCE, IBC, API, ACI and associated structural and seismic codes is required. Current on new engineering methods and possesses a technical knowledge of CB&I engineering work processes and tools. Capable of appropriate use of computer applications and other specialized engineering tools. Experience level is generally in excess of 14 years of LT&C Tank Engineering with the ability to lead LT&C tank design projects. Experience in Microsoft Office Professional Have a Professional Engineering license in at least one state. 15+ years of industry experience in civil structural engineering with an emphasis on LT&C storage tank engineering Professional Engineering registration. Proficient verbal and written communication skills Skills and Behaviors Solve complex problems; take a new perspective on existing solutions; exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Produce deliverables that are of high quality and comply with designs, company standards, and contract documents. Adapt, learn and contribute in varying and complex environments. Regularly introspect, seek feedback and adapt behaviors for ongoing personal development. Seek and utilize an effective mentoring relationship(s). Solve problems in straightforward situations; analyze possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents. Lead the design of
CB&I LT&C
tank projects. Organizational Structure & Location Reports to Department or Design Manager. Principal Civil Structural Engineer PCC - Plainfield, IL. Apply Now Share This Post