Structural Engineer IV

The Structural Engineer IV serves as a senior-level technical leader, providing advanced structural design expertise and project oversight across a wide variety of industries and project types. This role requires the ability to adapt quickly to diverse engineering challenges, manage fast-paced project turnarounds, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. In this position, you will lead the structural design process from concept through construction, applying advanced engineering principles to ensure safe, efficient, and innovative solutions. Typical responsibilities include conducting detailed field inspections, preparing comprehensive technical reports and documentation, performing complex structural design and analysis, and developing design calculations to support engineering decisions. You will also provide construction engineering support for contractors in the field, ensuring that design intent is met during project execution. This role is highly collaborative, supporting a broad range of projects within our Power, Gas, and Aviation groups, while also engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality structural solutions. The Structural Engineer IV is expected to mentor junior engineers, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence. What You Will Do Lead the project design team, providing mentoring and technical oversight of team members Manage the project scope, schedule, and budget, and communicate with the client and other stakeholders Perform analyses on projects of all levels of complexity using hand calculations, structural analysis software, and other accepted methods Identify and resolve problems that arise during the course of a project Employ critical thinking to find creative, efficient solutions that meet the client's needs Review requests for engineering services to determine that adequate information is provided to complete service Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff Review building/bridge structures and foundations for existing and proposed uses Review Quality Assurance (QA) and final review on structural analysis reports Support Client Engagement and business development Keep abreast of new technical methods and developments related to structural engineering Ensure accurate project status reporting to facilitate accurate customer and sales reporting Who You Are Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering 9-12 years of structural engineering design experience Structural Engineer in Illinois or Professional Engineer in other states Structural engineering design experience of the type required for low to mid-rise new construction, adaptive reuse projects, and addition/renovations Preference for candidates with mass timber and/or embodied carbon experience Knowledge including, but not limited to, the following software systems: Revit, ETABS, Tedds, RISA, and MathCAD Experienced in project management and technical analysis Strong oral and verbal communication skills Benefits and Compensation Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability – Coverage for unexpected life events Voluntary Coverages – Additional coverage options available Discounted Gym Membership – Wellness options to support fitness goals Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture 401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence Professional Development Incentives – Bonuses for earning your P.E. License Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) – Internal training to elevate your career and earn PDH credits Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most Paid Parental Leave – Coverage of a year of diapers Extracurricular Sports Teams – Summer Volleyball and Softball squads Employee Recognition Program – Celebrate your impact Employee Referral Bonus – Reward for bringing great people on board Transit Benefits Program – Save on daily commute Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities 141,000 - 178,000 a year The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. Additionally, we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Milhouse