Lead Staff Structural Engineer

Brindley Engineering

Lisle, Illinois

Full Time

Posted March 6, 2026

$110k - $150k

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Job Description

A Lead Staff Structural Engineer responsible for evaluating industrial structures, developing analytical models, designing rehabilitation plans, and providing technical support for construction projects, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership in a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead field evaluation of existing industrial structures
Develop calculations and analytical models for steel, concrete, and other materials
Design structural rehabilitation and replacement plans
Specify materials and develop technical reports
Provide technical support for structural construction
Interface with clients for proposals and estimates
Lead root cause failure analysis of structural defects

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Structural Engineering
Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural engineering
P.E. licensure is required
Extensive knowledge of STAAD, SAP, AISC, and AWS required
Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred
Ability to lead field evaluations of existing structures
Ability to develop calculations and analytical models in steel, concrete, and other materials
Ability to lead the design of structural rehabilitation and/or replacement plans
Ability to specify materials and lead the development of reports
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work under licensed S.E.s to progress towards professional licensure
Must meet all client-specific site requirements prior to deployment on any field assignment
Physical mobility on the ground and at heights
Ability to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms or scaffolding using appropriate fall protection
Ability to work in all weather conditions including heat, rain, cold, and wind while wearing PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, ear plugs, masks, respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and steel-toed work boots
Ability to position oneself to work in confined spaces
Willingness to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site
Willingness to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site