Structural Engineer
Job Description
Title: Structural Engineer
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $110,000 to $130,000 (based on experience)
Benefits: Medical insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, 401K
- Perform structural analysis and design calculations for modular buildings, skid-mounted equipment, and other steel-framed structures.
- Develop, review, and optimize structural designs to ensure safety, efficiency, and code compliance.
- Utilize structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, or similar programs to evaluate structural integrity.
- Prepare engineering calculations, reports, and supporting documentation for internal and customer use.
- Establish and maintain standard structural calculation packages for commonly used designs.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to improve structural performance and manufacturability.
- Provide engineering support throughout project execution, including design reviews and technical recommendations.
- When appropriately licensed, review and seal engineering documents for applicable projects.
- Coordinate with third-party licensed engineers when project-specific state licensure is required.
- Stay current with applicable building codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of structural engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience performing structural calculations for steel structures or similar applications.
- Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of structural design principles, steel construction, and applicable building codes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license strongly preferred.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in any U.S. state.
- Experience with modular building design, skid-mounted equipment, industrial structures, or custom fabricated systems.
- Experience preparing engineering documentation suitable for permitting and customer review.
- Familiarity with multi-state engineering requirements and coordinating engineering seals across jurisdictions.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Steve Stabley
Principal Recruiter
Steve Stabley is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with close to 30 years of technical recruiting experience, including more than 23 years with Sterling. Throughout his career, Steve has built deep expertise in the automation and manufacturing industries, helping clients identify and hire highly skilled engineering and technical talent.
Steve has successfully sourced and placed engineers and technicians with many of the leading automation companies throughout the greater Chicagoland area. His industry knowledge, long-standing relationships, and understanding of technical hiring needs allow him to connect qualified candidates with opportunities where they can make an immediate and lasting impact.