18 lead structural engineer jobs found in Chicago

The Mechanical Engineer III is a senior-level role responsible for leading and executing complex mechanical design and project management tasks across a diverse portfolio of projects. They work with minimal oversight, this position serves as both a technical leader and collaborative team member, providing expertise in HVAC and building systems design. Typical responsibilities include performing advanced HVAC design and load calculations, developing hydronic system layouts with flow and pressure calculations, and selecting and specifying mechanical equipment. Additional duties include designing fire protection systems, coordinating underground utilities, and producing high-quality specifications and construction documents. The Mechanical Engineer III ensures all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements while delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions. What you will do: Lead or support mechanical engineering design for a variety of building...

The Structural Engineer IV serves as a senior-level technical leader, providing advanced structural design expertise and project oversight across a wide variety of industries and project types. This role requires the ability to adapt quickly to diverse engineering challenges, manage fast-paced project turnarounds, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. In this position, you will lead the structural design process from concept through construction, applying advanced engineering principles to ensure safe, efficient, and innovative solutions. Typical responsibilities include conducting detailed field inspections, preparing comprehensive technical reports and documentation, performing complex structural design and analysis, and developing design calculations to support engineering decisions. You will also provide construction engineering support for contractors in the field, ensuring that design intent is met during project execution. This role is highly...

Senior Structural Engineer Chicago, IL Description Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Civil Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. KDM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a people-first work environment, and a hybrid work schedule. We're seeking a Civil Engineer with 7+ years of site civil engineering experience, who is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and creating high-quality designs, reports, and studies that meet the needs of our clients. A PE license and experience in the utility or transportation industry are preferred. Salary: $90k - $115k per year Job Responsibilities: Contribute to a project team consisting of professional engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of...

POSITION GOAL: The Civil Project Engineer I will perform project management functions, including team coordination, monitoring scope/schedule/budget, invoicing, proposal preparation, staff planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and client interaction. This position supports all aspects of design projects for roadways, utilities, sewers, bridges, channels, dams, airports, etc. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform and manage fundamental design and modeling tasks, including permit applications, CAD, or GIS work. • Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staff according to project requirements. • Analyze the design effectiveness and structural reliability of major projects including assessing and testing materials • Estimate costs including personnel and material needs, assist in preparing proposals and establishing completion dates. May also assist in inspecting aging infrastructure or overseeing improvement projects. • Reviews product design...

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful,...

Job Description Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer, Grid Infrastructure Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA) This is an opportunity to join a trailblazing BESS (Battery Energy Storage) company backed by top-tier private equity, leading the charge in utility-scale energy storage development, execution, and operations. They have a rapidly expanding national footprint, and double digit GW portfolio including one of the largest fleets of grid-connected standalone battery storage assets in the country. They're looking for a Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer and Projec Leaderto join their EPC team and own the technical engineering, construction oversight, and commissioning execution for utility-scale BESS projects across designated regions. This is a unique role that combines deep cross-functional technical engineering with hands-on project delivery. You'll oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of BESS projects in partnership with...

ABOUT US Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Annual bonus program Paid time off Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k)-retirement plan Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Chicago, IL. This is a full-time, in-person position. Key Responsibilities Manage onsite trade activities, including coordination of materials from design and fabrication through delivery and final installation....

Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Contract Job #100455 Job Title: Plant Vehicle Team Engineer (PVTE) Location: Chicago, IL. Onsite. Pay Range: $49-50 Per Hour Job Type: W2 Contract. Expected Hours per Week: 40 hours per week. Schedule: Monday-Friday Position Summary: We are seeking a Plant Vehicle Team Engineer (PVTE) to support vehicle quality initiatives within an automotive assembly plant environment. This role is focused on urgent root cause analysis, warranty issue triage, plant-floor investigations, containment actions, and corrective action implementation in a high-volume production environment. The PVTE will work closely with manufacturing, supplier quality, and engineering teams to identify, analyze, and resolve vehicle quality concerns. Key Responsibilities: Analyze warranty claim data and customer feedback to identify failure trends, emerging issues, and high-impact quality concerns. Perform daily triage and binning of warranty claims...

The Construction Project Engineer supports the Construction Project Manager and is responsible for the oversight of the most major aspects of construction work, including organizing the acquisition of materials, equipment and works, and planning for costs on various tasks. The Construction Project Engineer coordinates with projects field personnel and project leadership on progress and status of the worked performed. Responsible for supporting the generation of Request for Information (RIFs). Offers technical information to project supervision to ensure work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications. Has a general understanding of project budgets and assists with buyouts. Monitors and tracks project quality control metrics and activities by providing timely reports to the PM or Superintendent as appropriate. What you will do: Read and interpret project drawing and specifications, provide material take-offs, formulate construction cost estimates, and prepare...

The Structural Engineering I position, located in our headquarters office in downtown Chicago , plays a key role in supporting the planning, design, and analysis of structural systems for a variety of projects, including buildings, infrastructure, and other complex structures. Working under the mentorship and guidance of senior engineers, this role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple phases of structural engineering projects. Responsibilities include assisting with field inspections, collecting and analyzing data, preparing detailed reports and documentation, and contributing to the design and analysis of structural systems. The Structural Engineer I will also support the preparation of design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. In addition, this role provides construction engineering support to contractors, helping to troubleshoot issues that arise during project...

Job Type Full-time Description Electrical Engineer II Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as an Electrical Engineer II by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. KDM Engineering is searching for an Electrical Engineer II to join the team. Responsible for design development, equipment layouts, construction drawings and bill of materials for large projects involving the installation of new utility infrastructure and modifications to existing utility infrastructure on Client distribution system. Provides in-progress design coordination with construction crew, clients, and internal and external customers to ensure that production is completed in a timely manner. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Engineering field. Relies on instructions...

About Us HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate services in extremely time-sensitive, multilayered environments. That "industry-recognized" performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states. With 25 offices nationwide, including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts, HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex...

Description COE Engineer, Manufacturing Cost, Design-to-Value, and Producibility As a COE Engineer, you will help build and deliver a new technical Center of Excellence focused on cost transparency, manufacturability, producibility, and design-to-value for complex Aerospace & Defense and advanced industrial products. You will analyze how components, assemblies, and systems are designed, manufactured, sourced, qualified, and costed, then translate technical findings into practical recommendations for supplier negotiations, design optimization, sourcing strategy, production readiness, and cost reduction. The role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial strategy. It is intended for a hands-on technical problem solver who can evaluate drawings, specifications, bills of material, manufacturing routings, supplier inputs, process assumptions, labor content, material yield, tooling, quality, overhead, and supplier economics to develop...

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share. At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself-apply for the job!...

ABOUT US Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Annual bonus program Paid time off Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k)-retirement plan Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Chicago, IL. This is a full-time, in-person position. Key Responsibilities Manage onsite trade activities, including coordination of materials from design and fabrication through delivery and final installation....

Job Type Full-time Description Perform detailed design of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems including renewables, perform field walkdowns to document existing conditions, ensure adherence to client and industry standards, connect with people, learn from our resident experts, grow professionally, and have some fun doing it. WHO WE ARE We're a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. WORKING FOR PRIMERA Our Utilities division is a talented team of experts working together to provide solutions that are vital to energizing our future. We provide full-service electrical, civil, and structural engineering services to support electric and gas utilities nationwide. We're also fortunate to support wind...

Who We Are We're a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. Who You Are You have at least 3+ years of experience in HVAC system design, analysis and engineering You have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Having your FE is required. Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1-2 years is preferred You have strong understanding of ASHRAE standards, IMC, IECC, and relevant mechanical codes You have experience preparing HVAC load calculations, system sizing, and equipment selection You have ability to read and develop mechanical drawings, specifications, and construction documents, and have experience with air distribution and hydronic piping design, and familiar with mechanical...

Job Description: General Summary: The Structural Engineer, with supervision from the Manager of Structural Engineering or Project Engineer, will provide the technical, organizational and communication skills to produce well-designed and coordinated construction documents for structural systems. Essential Job Functions: Keep current with latest code publications and apply in everyday analysis as applicable Formulate design and/or analysis of structural framing systems and perform necessary calculations Perform basic engineering analysis including lateral design with limited guidance. Conduct field measuring and checking at construction site to verify existing conditions Ability to prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications to comply with company standards. Communicate with other disciplines to produce well-coordinated construction documents Review shop drawing submittals to assure design intent is met Maintain project file containing...