Structural Engineer

Position Overview

Entry‑Level Structural Engineer – Energy & Industrial Group. Chicago, IL. Salary $60,660 – $87,090. Full‑time.

• Design structural systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, government, and education projects.
• Prepare shop drawings, specifications, reports, and other documentation.
• Lead the structural design portion of small to medium‑sized projects. Make design recommendations and decisions.
• Collaborate with senior engineer, technicians, and multi‑discipline teams.
• Oversee shop drawing reviews, field data collection, and construction drawing quality.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Travel short distances to job sites for site evaluation and construction observation.

• Professional Engineer licensure in Illinois or Indiana or ability to obtain immediately.
• Structural design experience using concrete, steel, masonry. Wood design a plus.
• Experience using Revit, Navisworks/Recap, structural engineering design software, Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication. Comfortable presenting design solutions to owners.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Great time management: planning, organizing, prioritizing.
• Willingness to collaborate with other disciplines.
• Must have a valid automobile, climb ladders, work on elevated platforms, and use PPE.

• Competitive pay and total compensation package.
• Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance – employee, spouse, child.
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity.
• FSA – Medical & Dependent Care.
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO, Paid Parental Leave.
• 401K/Roth 401K with company match, Overtime Bonus, Profit Sharing Bonus.
• First Time License Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification financial support.
• Professional Development Opportunities, Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription, and many more.

Shive-Hattery is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.