Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in office

Salary:

• 5–10 years of experience: $85K–$115K
• 10–15 years of experience: $90K–$122K
• 20+ years of experience: $100K–$155K

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional company benefits.

About the Opportunity

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer in Downers Grove, IL. This is a hybrid opportunity with employees working in the office three days per week. The ideal candidate will have 6–20+ years of structural engineering experience supporting refinery, chemical, or heavy industrial facilities.

Job Duties

• Collect and prepare project data/information and perform detailed engineering calculations.
• Perform basic engineering designs for review and approval by senior department team members.
• Serve as Project Lead for select single-discipline projects, including estimating work hours, developing scopes of work, making staffing recommendations, and checking drawings.
• Assist with field work, installation checks, and problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments, project teams, and external suppliers to obtain required project information.
• Manage project scope, address scope and work changes, and adjust project deliverables as needed.
• Complete project work within established budgets and schedules.
• Develop creative engineering solutions to meet client needs.
• Present project information to internal and external client audiences.
• Maintain active membership in professional organizations and participate in technical seminars and courses to support continued technical and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 6–20+ years of experience in structural design for refinery, chemical, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Structural Engineer license preferred.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to learn and work with Revit and BIM integration.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ability to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, and perform repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions.
• Ability to use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.
• Office environment is generally free from adverse environmental conditions.
• May occasionally be exposed to adverse conditions at client sites, including climbing ladders/stairs, extreme temperatures, and poor air quality.
• Client sites may have moderate to high noise levels; hearing protection may be required and must be used when provided.
• Occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites may be required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and maintain auto insurance coverage.

EEO Statement

• Sterling Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.