Structural Engineer - Parking Structures (Fully Remote)


Chicago
Permanent
USD105000 - USD120000
Building Diagnostics
PR/590562_1777563824
Structural Engineer - Parking Structures (Fully Remote)

About the Company

This organisation is a structural repair and restoration engineering firm that specialises exclusively in parking garages and parking structures. The business operates as a subsidiary consulting practice within a large, well‑established national parent organisation, providing specialist engineering services focused on extending the service life, safety, and performance of parking assets.

The wider platform has been active in the built environment industry for over 80 years and today employs 2,300+ professionals nationally across more than a dozen operating divisions, spanning engineering, concrete systems, construction, and related technical services. While significant in overall scale, the consulting arm itself is a newer and rapidly evolving practice, formed to respond to growing market demand for independent, engineering‑led parking repair and restoration expertise.

The consulting group focuses on structural assessment, investigation, repair design, restoration engineering, and lifecycle planning for parking structures of all construction types, including precast, post‑tensioned, and cast‑in‑place concrete systems. Clients include public agencies, municipalities, healthcare systems, higher‑education institutions, and commercial owners nationwide.

Although backed by a large national organisation, the consulting team operates with the agility of a specialist practice. Over recent years, this area has experienced exponential growth and is now a strategic investment priority, with active plans to expand technical capability, leadership depth, and geographic reach.

Role Overview

This is a mid‑ to senior‑level structural engineering role within a growing consulting practice dedicated to parking structure repair and restoration. The position offers a clear technical progression path for engineers who want to remain deeply involved in engineering judgement, assessment, and design, rather than transitioning into a general management or commercial role.

The successful candidate will take a hands‑on role in the evaluation, repair design, and restoration strategy development for parking structures, working closely with senior technical leadership and supporting the continued growth of the consulting practice. This role is particularly well suited to engineers seeking long‑term technical credibility and niche expertise in a resilient and specialised market sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to structural assessments and investigations of existing parking garages
  • Develop repair and restoration designs, calculations, and technical recommendations
  • Support capital planning and lifecycle strategies for parking assets
  • Analyse deterioration mechanisms and identify root causes of structural distress
  • Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and engineering reports
  • Coordinate with internal delivery, construction, and field teams to ensure constructable and durable solutions
  • Review submittals, inspection findings, and testing data
  • Participate in site visits, investigations, and construction‑phase engineering support
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal consulting standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) licence required
  • 6-10+ years of progressive experience in structural engineering
  • Demonstrated experience with parking structures or large‑scale concrete systems
  • Strong understanding of ACI, ASCE, and applicable building codes
  • Experience with repair, rehabilitation, and existing‑structure evaluation strongly preferred
  • Confident technical judgement and strong written communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a consulting‑style, client‑facing engineering role

Why Join This Firm?

Backed by Scale, Built as a Specialist

The consulting practice benefits from the resources, stability, and technical breadth of a 2,300+ person national organisation, while maintaining the focus and culture of a specialist engineering group.

Parking Garage Focus

Engineers develop deep, repeatable expertise in parking structure repair and restoration rather than spreading efforts across unrelated building types.

Growth Stage Opportunity

While part of a large legacy platform, the consulting arm remains a newer, high‑growth area. Engineers joining now have real influence over how the practice evolves technically and strategically.

Structural Repair & Restoration Identity

This is not a general design consultancy. Work centres on investigation, problem‑solving, durability, and long‑term performance, offering intellectually rewarding engineering challenges.

Long‑Term Stability

The broader organisation is known for longevity, internal progression, and sustained investment, providing a rare combination of security and growth‑stage opportunity.

Benefits:

  • Annual bonus between 4-9%
  • Cost-Living bonus up to $10,000
  • Travel allowance for projects up to $10,000
  • Strong financial support for continuing education and professional development
  • Education assistance programmes supporting employees' families
  • Fully supported project‑related travel, separate from base compensation
  • Formal recognition awards celebrating exceptional contribution and values‑driven performance

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