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Senior Structural Engineer (SE) - Building Design

Hire Resolve USA

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a highly respected and growing engineering consultancy in Chicago. This role offers the chance to work on diverse and technically challenging building projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, education, and industrial sectors.

The successful candidate will lead structural engineering design and analysis activities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative structural solutions that support large-scale architectural projects. This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer seeking long-term career growth within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key responsibilities include leading structural design projects, preparing calculations and construction documentation, coordinating with project stakeholders, mentoring junior engineers, ensuring compliance with building codes and standards, and supporting projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

Requirements
  • Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) License required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in an additional state preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 6+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building projects
  • Strong understanding of structural systems, engineering principles, and construction methodologies
  • Experience within commercial, residential, institutional, healthcare, or hospitality projects
  • Strong communication and project coordination skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
  • Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering environment offering exposure to complex and high-profile building projects. The role provides strong long-term career growth potential, a collaborative team culture, technical leadership opportunities, and involvement in innovative and sustainable engineering initiatives.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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