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Junior Structural Engineer

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Hammond, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026

Structural Engineer - Steel Structures

Gary, Indiana | Hybrid / Remote Considered

$85,000 - $100,000 ESOP Benefits Bonus PE Licence support

Are you a Structural Engineer with 3-5 years of experience looking to obtain you P.E. license with a company that will assist you to obtain it and further develop your career?

Do you want to join an established team working on new construction projects, value engineering and design-assist, while developing your expertise within the façade and metal panel industry?

This construction specialist are leaders in their field and are looking for a junior-to-mid-level Structural Engineer who can learn the company's systems and processes, and gradually take on greater responsibility as the engineering function continues to grow.

The ideal candidate will have commercial experience on sturctual engineering analyses, testing and design and will be comfortable working closely with the existing structural engineering and sales teams, providing engineering support for complex metal panel and structural systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an employee-owned construction structural specialist who will help you obtain your P.E. licence and further develop your career in a direct and individually-tailored path.


THE ROLE:

* Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations for new construction projects, providing engineering support for structural steel, metal panel and associated structural systems.
* Work closely with the sales team on value engineering and design-assist projects, reviewing designs and developing structurally sound, practical and cost-effective solutions.
* Work alongside the existing Structural Engineer and internal teams to learn the company's products, systems and engineering processes while supporting project development and resolving technical issues.
* Gradually take on increasing responsibility and develop towards a more senior structural engineering position, with occasional travel for testing or technical reviews and hybrid or potentially fully remote working considered for the right candidate.


THE PERSON:

* 3-5 years of professional experience within Structural Engineering, with strong experience in structural steel design and analysis - essential.
* A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline, with experience in commercial or industrial structural steel highly relevant.
* EIT and/or actively working towards obtaining a PE license, with a motivated approach to developing your technical skills and progressing your career.
* Experience with façades, curtain wall, building envelope or metal panel systems would be advantageous but is not essential, alongside strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

REF: INDTOM

Structural Engineering, Structural Engineer, Steel Structures, Structural Steel, Steel Design, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, EIT, PE, Professional Engineer, Metal Panels, Architectural Construction, Design Assist, Value Engineering

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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Salary : $85,000 - $100,000

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