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Structural Steel Engineer

TriSearch
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026
Structural Engineer

Design the Structures Behind the World’s Fastest-Growing Industries

Are you a structural engineer who thrives on complexity, collaboration, and seeing your work come to life in mission critical facilities? Do you want to join a team that designs the backbone of data centers, aviation hubs, hospitals, corporate campuses, and advanced manufacturing sites across the country?

A rapidly expanding full-service structural engineering firm is seeking a Structural Engineer with deep experience in designing medium to large commercial and institutional buildings. With offices across Texas, Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and India, this team is known for cutting-edge structural, steel, and precast design, vibration consulting, and advanced technology. Nearly ninety percent of their work is in the booming data center sector, with major project volume in aviation, healthcare, logistics, and more.

If you are ready for impactful work, direct client interaction, and real growth opportunity, this is the role for you.

What You Will Do

You will play a key role in the full project lifecycle, working closely with licensed engineers, senior leaders, and multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include:

Technical Leadership

  • Design and analyze building structures through calculations and computer modeling.
  • Manage assigned design professionals, review work, and support senior engineers.
  • Produce structural details, specifications, notes, and coordinated project documents.
  • Conduct peer reviews, contribute to internal technical training, and improve processes.
  • Participate in construction administration, including responding to RFI’s, reviewing submittals, and performing site observations.

Project and Team Management

  • Assist in creating project work plans, budgets, and staffing needs.
  • Help lead internal and external design work sessions.
  • Support team performance evaluations when requested.

Client & Business Development

  • Attend client meetings and prepare summaries.
  • Build networking relationships and attend industry events.
  • Support proposal efforts and participate in project pursuit interviews.

This role includes significant client visibility and offers clear pathways for career advancement.

What You Bring

  • BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis, required; MS preferred.
  • Six or more years of experience in building structural design, reduced with MS or SE license.
  • PE license required; SE license or completion of NCEES SE exam preferred.
  • Expertise with Bentley RAM or Tekla Structural Designer, Autodesk Revit, and BIM 360.
  • Strong knowledge of building codes and experience with steel, concrete, PT concrete, masonry, and wood.
  • Proven ability to collaborate, problem solve, communicate clearly, and mentor others.

What To Expect

  • A collaborative, innovative environment that encourages continuous skill growth.
  • Opportunities to work on high-demand, high-impact projects nationwide.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and clients.
  • Travel to job sites and offices as needed.

If you are passionate about structural engineering, motivated by technical excellence, and ready to shape the future of mission critical infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team that is building tomorrow’s most advanced facilities.

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