Principal Structural Engineer

At Datum, our guiding principles define not only how we work but how we grow, collaborate, and serve. These expectations apply to all roles and are reflected in performance reviews, team interactions, and professional development. Every employee is expected to demonstrate these behaviors consistently.

Manage structural engineering projects from our Chicago office, including coordination with clients, organizing and guiding team members to execute the design, and leading the creation of construction documents.

• Organize our work and internal teams to execute all aspects of structural engineering design, including analysis, design, coordination, detailing, development of plans and specifications, review of submittals, performance of site visits, and assessment of requests for information.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and other external team members to understand project goals and requirements, coordinate structural designs with other disciplines, and to effectively communicate structural engineering aspects.
• Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with internal and external team members.
• Develop and adhere to recognized design criteria based on Building Codes, Standard Practice, and Company Engineering Standards.
• Perform Structural Analysis and Design Calculations structural elements and systems, for incorporation into Construction Documents.
• Supervise the structural engineering work of other team members.
• Perform Construction Administration and Site Visits.
• Communicate structural engineering designs using sketches, drawings, details, and models both internally and externally.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing within the company by assisting with the development of design standards and details, and documenting and sharing lessons learned.
• Develop areas of specialty knowledge to become a resource to others in the firm.

• At a minimum, Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in the structural design of buildings.
• Illinois - Current Structural Engineering (SE) license in State of Illinois

• Strong knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering principles, structural behavior, and design of structural materials.
• Good teammate, considerate, respectful, and supportive.
• Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and willing attitude.
• Tenacity to see a project or assignment through to completion with a high degree of quality.
• Ability to effectively process and present complex information to both internal and external groups.

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