Senior Structural Engineer

Job Title: Chief Structural Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Chief Structural Engineer with significant experience in the design and construction of concrete and steel tankage, masonry buildings, concrete structures, and steel frame structures such as walkways, stairs, and pipe supports. Expertise in water and wastewater treatment facilities is essential. The role involves developing the basis of design, coordinating structural elements to support process design, directing the design team for drawing and specification preparation, and supporting construction phase services.

Responsibilities

• Develop the basis of design for structural projects.
• Coordinate structural elements in support of process design.
• Direct the design team for preparation of drawings and specifications.
• Provide support during the construction phase services.
• Engage in structural engineering projects with a long-term goal of expanding the range of supported projects.

Essential Skills

• Licensed Structural Engineer with a Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• 10-25 years of professional experience in structural engineering.
• Proficiency in structural design including concrete, steel, and wood framing.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and steel design.
• Expertise in soils and foundation design.
• Experience in temporary structures and formwork.
• Experience in masonry and wood framing.
• Experience in process design, specifications, and construction drawings.

Work Environment

The ideal candidate can work in any office location, including Lake Geneva, WI, St. Charles, IL, Fox Lake, IL, and Oakbrook, IL.

The position is based in an established civil/environmental engineering and surveying firm with multiple office locations in Illinois and Wisconsin. The firm was originally founded based on its expertise in water/wastewater engineering. The firm has expanded its services to include traditional Civil/Site, as well as Watershed Resources and Utility Infrastructure Rehabilitation. Currently, the firm serves over 80 municipalities throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oak Brook, IL.

The pay range for this position is $60.09 - $76.92/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Oak Brook,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $60 - $77