Structural Engineer - Fully Remote!
Structural Engineer (5+ Years Experience)
Location: Chicago, IL or Detroit, MI (Fully Remote with Optional Office Access)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company
Our client is a globally established, employee-owned architecture and engineering firm with a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable design solutions across multiple sectors.
With 750+ professionals across North America, the UK, and the Middle East, the firm operates as a fully integrated, multidisciplinary practice-bringing architects, engineers, and planners together to tackle complex projects collaboratively. [linkedin.com]
The organization has built a long-standing reputation for:
- Design excellence and technical innovation
- A collaborative, team-driven approach
- Investment in employee development and long-term growth
Employee ownership plays a central role in the culture, fostering a strong sense of accountability, teamwork, and shared success across the business. [ca.jooble.org]
Why This Company?
This firm stands out in the market for several reasons:
✅ Flexible & Modern Working Environment
- Fully remote-first structure with optional office access
- Employees highlight flexible working hours and remote work options as key benefits [glassdoor.co.in]
✅ Collaborative, People-Focused Culture
- Known for having supportive teams and strong internal collaboration [ca.indeed.com]
- Multidisciplinary approach gives engineers exposure to broader project delivery
✅ Learning & Career Development
- Emphasis on continuous learning, design technology, and skill development [norr.com]
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and sectors, accelerating professional growth [ca.indeed.com]
✅ Career Progression Opportunities
- Employee feedback highlights that the firm provides a platform to build experience quickly and develop technical skills [glassdoor.co.in]
- Opportunities to collaborate across regions and disciplines support long-term progression
- Backed by a global project portfolio and integrated teams
The Opportunity
The firm is seeking a Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join their team in a fully remote capacity, aligned to either the Chicago or Detroit market.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to:
- Work on diverse, high-impact projects
- Gain exposure to a global, multidisciplinary environment
- Progress their career within a well-established, design-led firm
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structural analysis and design for commercial, institutional, and mixed-use buildings
- Produce calculations, specifications, and construction documentation
- Collaborate with architectural and engineering teams across disciplines
- Contribute to project planning, coordination, and design development
- Support construction administration (RFIs, site visits, reviews)
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (IBC, AISC, ACI, etc.)
- Participate in value engineering and design optimisation
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of structural engineering experience
- PE license or actively working towards it
- Experience with tools such as ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, SAFE, or similar
- Working knowledge of Revit/BIM workflows
- Strong understanding of US building codes and design standards
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for an engineer who:
- Wants flexibility without sacrificing project exposure
- Thrives in a collaborative, design-driven environment
- Is looking to build technical depth and progress their career
- Values working within an employee-owned, globally connected firm
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