Structural Engineer 3 - Grid
$74,353–$113,595 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations for power transmission modifications and upgrades. Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve structural engineering issues while developing integrated designs and preparing technical specifications. Perform independent reviews of calculations and drawings, and coordinate with engineers, project managers, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. Communicate directly with clients to present findings and recommendations on existing facility upgrades. This hybrid role requires three days in the office and two remote days.
Required Qualifications
- BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
- Strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
- Three or more years experience as a practicing structural engineer
- Experience preferably as a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations
- Ability to communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail
- Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client site to attend scoping meetings
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations
- Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
- Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity
- Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
- Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be able to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- PE license
- Experience in the design of light industrial building structures
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems
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