Structural Designer Jobs in Illinois

Position: Structural Designer

Ideal candidate is a motivated team player with at least 3 years experience in structural engineering (including BIM/Revit), excellent written and oral communication skills, and a willingness to learn and contribute to an award winning firm which values work/life balance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or structural engineering or architecture with an emphasis in structures from an ABET accredited university.

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam to obtain the Engineering In Training (EIT) credential.

• 3 plus years of relevant structural design, drafting, and engineering experience.

Description

• Supports project teams in the development of structural design documentation, plans, models, and reports.

• Assists in the development of structural designs through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and calculations.

• Utilizes BIM technologies to develop three-dimensional models of building structural systems

• Prepares and revises drawings and documentation during various project phases, including floor plans, framing plans, diagrams, sections, and details.

• Performs structural calculations for building elements and well-defined structural systems under the guidance of experienced engineers.

• Assists with coordination of structural designs with architectural and other engineering disciplines.

• Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals and preparation of responses to RFIs.

• Assists with site observations and preparation of field observation reports as needed.

• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and external consultants.

• Applies applicable design standards, building codes, and established engineering practices under the direction of experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of structural engineering and building design principles.

• Familiarity with gravity and lateral force-resisting structural systems.

• Basic knowledge of structural materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.

• Familiarity with structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes.

• Basic understanding of construction drawings and engineering documentation.

• Fluent in Revit.

• Ability to develop and interpret plans, sections, details, and structural models.

• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage assigned tasks to meet project schedules.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.

• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Familiarity with RAM Structural System, RISA, Enercalc, or similar structural design software is a plus

• Good technical writing skills are important. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Firm Overview

The Structural Group, Ltd. is an award-winning, friendly, versatile, and growing structural engineering firm with competitive salary and benefits including excellent healthcare. We embrace a hybrid work from home model and place high value in work/life balance. We invest in our employees growth. Our office is located minutes from the expressway and next to a Metra station. Applicants can expect a supportive team culture with a focus on integrity, reliability, long-term client relationships and professional growth.

Our projects our located in the Chicago metro area and throughout the country. We are currently licensed in 25 states. Projects include multi-unit residential, educational facilities, retail, office, manufacturing/industrial buildings, and cultural buildings. We have a strong market in renovation and repair, historic restoration and adaptive re-use and have won numerous awards over the years for ingenuity and design.

To Apply (Applications through Recruiting Firms will not be accepted):

Provide the following documents to hr@thestructuralgroup.com

• Statement of Interest
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• Representative Work Sample

The Structural Group, Ltd.

707 Lake Cook Road, Suite 100

Deerfield, Illinois 60015

Phone: 847.562.1977

Website: http://www.thestructuralgroup.com

Pay: $75,500.00 - $91,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• relevant structural design, drafting, and engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
• Revit: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Fundamentals of Engineering license (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Deerfield, IL 60015