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Structural Engineer

NORR
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/30/2026 CLOSED ON 9/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at NORR?

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to make an impact, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us.

We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies.

You Will Make an Impact by

  • Designs structural components of the overall building, including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable design codes and jurisdictional requirements
  • Evaluates engineering design requirements and creates construction drawings for new construction projects, as well as modifications to existing buildings
  • Performs engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research and laying out structural building components
  • Performs site visits during new construction projects, as well as site visits to evaluate existing building conditions in areas of proposed structural modifications
  • Reviews shop drawings and responds to RFIs during the construction administration phase of the project 

You Will Bring to the Team

  • Proficient in Engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit, as well as structural engineering systems design software
  • Engineering knowledge related to building structural systems and multiple building types
  • Familiarity with architectural design concepts and building codes is required
  • Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
  • Registered with a relevant professional engineering association 
  • 7-10 years of project work experience
  • Experience in structural engineering buildings systems

We are:

The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. At NORR, you will collaborate with talented professionals to deliver projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK. Together we are advancing sustainable design, helping clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future.

As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering firm, we support our employees to think differently, embrace innovation, and solve complex challenges together. We invest in your growth, support flexible ways of working, and create opportunities to build a meaningful career.

The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, internal equity and skills.

NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Salary : $90,000 - $125,000

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