Structural Engineer

Job Description

Structural Engineer (PE Preferred)

Itasca, IL
Compensation: $95,000 - $135,000+ (flexible based on experience & licensure)

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing manufacturer specializing in custom enclosures, seeking a Structural Engineer to bring critical in-house expertise to their engineering team. This is a high-impact role where you'll own structural validation and analysis-something the organization currently lacks internally.

If you're looking for a role where your work directly influences product safety, design integrity, and cost efficiency, this is it.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform structural analysis and validation on enclosure designs prior to external PE review
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, safety standards, and customer requirements
• Optimize designs for cost efficiency without compromising structural integrity
• Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to refine concepts
• If licensed, stamp and approve drawings internally

What We're Looking For

• 5-10+ years of experience in structural engineering / design
• Experience with structural analysis software (RISA, SkyCiv, or similar tools)
• Background in enclosures, sheet metal structures, or similar systems is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of structural design principles and applicable codes
• FE/EIT required or in progress; PE license strongly preferred

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to build and own the structural function internally
• High visibility and influence on product safety and design standards
• Flexibility in compensation based on experience and licensure
• Path to become the go-to technical authority within the organization

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Ric Delgado
Team Lead and Principal Recruiter

Ric is a Team Lead and Principal Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than a decade of technical recruiting experience, including over eight years with Sterling. In his role, he leads recruiting efforts while also working hands-on with clients and candidates throughout the full hiring process.

From sourcing hard-to-find technical talent to navigating offer negotiations, Ric focuses on creating strong, lasting matches that benefit both the individual and the organization. His approach is built on understanding technical environments, listening closely to hiring needs and career goals, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities.

Ric enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact it can have on someone's career. Whether helping a candidate pursue a growth opportunity, improve work-life balance, or step into a leadership role, he is driven by the opportunity to support people through important career decisions. At the same time, he takes pride in helping companies build high-performing teams that move their business forward.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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