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Lead Staff Structural Engineer

Brindley Engineering
Lisle, Illinois
Full Time
Posted September 8, 2025
$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, primarily in steel and concrete materials.

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 reports for structural projects
  • 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
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required
  • Extensive knowledge of STAAD, SAP, AISC, and AWS required
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred
  • Ability to lead field evaluation 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 field assignments
  • 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 occasionally 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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Company paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid time off (PTO)
Discretionary bonus and incentive compensation plans

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