Structural Project Engineer; Mission Critical

Project Engineer, Structural | Chicago, IL

We're partnered with a well-established structural engineering firm to grow their team

.The firm has been in business for more than 25 years, founded on the principle that good structural design protects lives, property, and commerce. Since then they've completed over 5,000 projects across multiple U.S. offices, with engineers licensed in 44 states and international partner offices abroad, and they're continuing to expand

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This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer ready to step into a project leadership role. Building on a foundation of strong engineering fundamentals and hands‑on design experience, the Project Engineer directs junior staff, coordinates across disciplines, and takes on increasing responsibility for client communication and project delivery. Working closely with Senior Associates, Associates, and Senior Project Engineers, the PE develops the skills and relationships to grow into a more senior leadership role at the fir

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The firm's portfolio leans heavily into mission‑critical and data center work (more than 1,500 data center projects to date), alongside life sciences, healthcare, aviation, and seismic retrofits. They deliberately cross‑pollinate engineers across sectors, so you'll build technical depth across seismic design, lateral systems, and some of the most demanding mission‑critical work in the industry. They pride themselves on going after the hard, technically interesting proje

Here The team is built on people who are hungry, humble, and smart. They take ownership of their work, collaborate generously, and bring strong technical judgment. They grow organically and bring people on for long‑term fit, not just to fill a seat. The result is real stability and a genuine path to adv

• 'll DoLead and contribute to structural analysis and design across active pr
• ojects
  
  Direct and mentor junior engineering
• staff
  
  Coordinate across disciplines to keep projects on
• track
  
  Prepare plans and detail dr
• awings
  
  Take on growing responsibility for client communication and project de
• livery
  
  Manage multiple projects simultan

• cationsBS in Civil/Structural Engineering (MS pre
• ferred)
  EIT required; PE highly recommended; SE pr
• eferred
  
  Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in structural analysis and design, including preparing plans and detail d
• rawings
  
  Proficiency in at least one structural material (wood, steel, concrete, or m
• asonry)
  Experience with seismic design and at least two lateral syste
• m types
  
  Familiarity with ETABS, RISA, RAM, Enercalc, Revit, and MS
• Office Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simulta
• neously
  
  Strong written and verbal communication
• Benefits
  100% employer-paid health
• premiums
  
  Hybrid work
• schedule
  401(k) with compa
• ny match
  
  Access to a company-owned vacation condo at a sk
• i resortA pipeline of technically challenging, high-profile