Principal Structural Design Engineers
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
United-Trades-of-America
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering, Quality Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Principal Structural Design Engineers - East Coast Nuclear Projects | $130K-$170K DOE
United Trades of America is hiring multiple Principal Structural Design Engineers to support major concrete and structural projects across the East Coast, with a focus on nuclear and energy‑sector infrastructure. These roles offer the chance to lead complex, safety‑critical design efforts for high‑impact EPC projects.
If you're a seasoned engineer with deep knowledge of structural codes, concrete design, and DOE/NQA-1 standards, this is your opportunity to lead, mentor, and deliver critical infrastructure that matters.
Position Details- Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000/year (Depending on Experience)
- Multiple Openings
- Location: Various East Coast project sites (onshore nuclear/concrete structures)
- Lead a team of engineers and designers for assigned project scopes
- Perform and verify advanced structural calculations (steel, concrete, dynamic load)
- Develop and review technical specifications, design criteria, and drawings
- Coordinate cross‑discipline integration with project management, vendors, and field teams
- Support procurement and construction phases, including responding to RFIs and reviewing field changes
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, quality standards, and DOE/NQA-1 requirements
- U.S. Citizenship (mandatory for project requirements)
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- 15+ years of structural design experience (EPC preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Advanced knowledge of structural design tools such as STAAD, RISA‑3D, and Mathcad
- Strong familiarity with seismic, blast, and dynamic loading criteria
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills
- Experience with DOE, federal, or nuclear facility projects
- Practical field experience and EPC leadership background
- Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 standards
Join a company that respects the craft, values integrity, and builds with purpose.
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