Structural Engineer - Decatur, IL

Position: Structural Engineer I - Decatur, IL

Structural Engineer I - Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, permanent, exempt-level position reporting into ADM's Decatur, IL location. This is not a remote opportunity as the individual must report into the site for work.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Are you ready to launch your career with a global leader that values innovation, collaboration, and growth? As a new graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, learn from experienced professionals, and make an immediate impact in a company recognized for excellence.

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• We have an award-winning early career program! ADM is proud to be a 2025 recipient of Handshake’s Early Career Talent award as well as the Ripple Match Campus Forward Award!
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Position Summary

This is an entry level role for professional structural engineering work, reporting to the Structural Departmental Manager.

The Structural Engineer will perform assignments designed to develop professional engineering work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.

Limited exercise of judgement is required on details of work and in making preliminary sections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. Work is routine and instructions are usually detailed.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of heavy, multi-story Industrial Buildings (Structural Steel)
• Equipment and building foundation analysis and design
• Pipe bridge design
• Equipment support design
• Development of structural connection details (varies from typical to complex details)
• New buildings and retrofit of buildings and or structures
• Structural inspections and repairs (concrete & steel)
• Pile and drilled shaft design
• Storage tank design
• Corrosion investigation

Physical Requirements

• This position relates to those that desire “hands-on” experience in a production setting
• Ability to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs, ladders in all buildings, and to work at heights
• Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors year round, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards

Qualifications & Attributes

• Education :
  Pending completion of a BS degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, or Architecture with structural emphasis with a graduation date of May/June 2026 or December 2026

• Relocation :
  Willingness to relocate to Decatur, IL

• GPA :
  Minimum graduating PA of 2.8 (3.0 GPA preferred)

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

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