Structural Engineer

$70-85/hrUnited States Illinois ChicagoContract Construction & Infrastructure Our client is actively seeking a Structural Engineer to join their USA Structural Engineering Team. This individual will lead key project components, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to innovative high-quality design solutions for projects across sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and more. Ideal candidates will have a PE or EIT certifications. This is a full-time, remote opportunity offering competitive pay of $75.00-85.00/hr, health benefits (medical, vision, dental), 401K, life insurance, and more! Role description Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with 6 or more years of project experience to join our growing team. If you’re motivated by tackling complex structural challenges, working with a wide range of materials, leading technical efforts, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, this role is an excellent fit. In this position, you will lead key project components, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to innovative, high‑quality design solutions for projects across sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, technology, utilities, and rail. Our team welcomes either a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or an experienced EIT preparing to sit for the PE exam within the next six months. Some travel may be required for project work and client visits within the United States. Role accountabilitiesWork with the Engineer of Record (EOR) to establish codes, loads, analysis methods, and tools; seismic analysis experience is a plus. Perform technical work with an increased level of complexity with senior reviewWork directly with a variety of engineering disciplines, office/project staff, client, and subcontractors, throughout the project life cycle, and have clear and concise, oral and written communication skillsDevelop calculations, plans, specifications, and other contract documents.Exercise judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.Perform Construction Administration duties, including completing field observation reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews.Traveling, as needed, for project-related activities such as client meetings and site visits.Required Qualifications & Experience:6 or more years of relevant structural engineering project experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) License or Senior EIT candidate looking to write their PE exam in the next 6 monthsBachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil EngineeringStrong problem-solving skills with critical thinking and initiative Excellent working knowledge of all USA National codes and standards, such as IBC, ACI, AISC, etc.Strong technical software skills related to: RISA, ETABS, BIM tools, Revit, AutoCADEffective communication skills - oral and written With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.