Structural Engineer
valdeseng
Lombard, IL
Posted Jan 5, 2026
- Full-time
- Structural Engineering
Job description
### Responsibilities - Perform technical responsibilities required of a Structural Engineer II/III - Mentor less experienced engineers - Contribute to client meetings as department representative - Demonstrate familiarity with Valdes A&E structural engineering work practices - Prepare AutoCAD and Revit drawings - Demonstrate familiarity and expertise in using Revit and Navisworks in 3D modeling - Prepare structural scopes of work and material take-offs - Develop a refined understanding of construction drawings such as Plans, Sections, Details, and Piping Isometrics - Develop familiarity and expertise with prevalent structural industry codes, standards, and practices (i.e., AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, etc.) - Demonstrate understanding of client standards and specifications - Review steel fabricator, concrete rebar, and other vendor shop drawings and submittals - Perform and document simple structural calculations under the guidance of a more senior colleague - Demonstrate proficiency in using Risa 3D, PROFIS, MathCAD, and other software commonly used in the department - Demonstrate continuous technical improvement and desire to sit for the structural engineer (SE) exam - Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction ### Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering - 3-5 years of experience working as a Structural Engineer - Refined understanding of statics, dynamics, steel design, and concrete design - Basic technical report writing skills - Basic 2D and/or 3D CAD expertise - Basic Microsoft Office expertise - Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills - Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future