Structural Engineer

About the Company

The company is a dynamic, employee-owned engineering firm with a reputation for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the Midwest. They are trusted by clients to lead complex transportation initiatives through every phase—from planning and environmental clearance to design and construction.

About the Position

The company hiring a full-time Structural Engineer to join their team in Chicago, IL . In this role, you’ll work within a supportive team environment on transportation bridge projects that include rail and highway structures at all stages of development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to build a long-term career in bridge and rail engineering—with a clear path toward becoming a Senior Structural Engineer .

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform highway and railroad bridge inspections.
2. Prepare bridge repair and rehabilitation plans.
3. Compute material quantities and project costs.
4. Develop plans, specifications, and engineering estimates for bridge projects.
5. Write technical reports to support design decisions and project documentation.
6. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering .
• Minimum of 5 years of structural engineering experience .
• Familiarity with transportation or bridge-related projects .
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

• Salary range: $180,000 – $210,00 (based on experience).
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% company match on the first 4% of base salary—deposited into your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)account.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance .
• Health Savings Account (HSA) .
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance .
• Paid parental leave .
• Paid time off (PTO)and holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a growing firm.