Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer I

Join a team where engineering excellence drives opportunity. At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we've supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic's world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft's renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you'll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As a Structural Engineer I in our Kansas office, you will help us empower our clients to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing power industry through new designs, retrofits and repair of structural systems for all types of facilities. Projects will include steam or electrical generation (reciprocating engines, simple and combined cycle combustion turbines, combined heat & power (CHP), solar, wind and energy storage systems) but also pharmaceuticals, food processing, manufacturing, healthcare, data centers and higher education.

Why we need you:

In addition to working closely with the Overland Park office focusing on designing or improving systems for utility scale generation facilities and central utility plants (electricity, steam, hot water, chilled water) but also with AEI offices across the country providing structural services for their projects. Not only does AEI design energy and utility facilities we also provide services for process facilities, pharmaceuticals/healthcare designing clean rooms and patient facilities to industrial/manufacturing facilities for various types of products.

Expertise of our most successful Structural Engineer:

• BSCE/ BS ARCE from ABET accredited school.
• 5+ years of design experience in the consulting engineering industry for utility power plants, process/manufacturing facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, or governmental facilities.
• Experience with communicating with clients, partners, and individuals at all levels within an organization.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Effective knowledge of structural systems from shallow/deep foundations to steel and concrete buildings/structures.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
• Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. RISA, LPile, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit)
• Knowledge of industrial standards and codes such as AISC, ASCE, ACI, IBC.
• Ability to work on multidiscipline and single discipline projects.
• Perform inspections, measurement and/or calculations for clients.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively individually and within team environments.

When you work here, you can expect:

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you're supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we'll continue to invest in.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!