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Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Structural Engineer

Lombard, Illinois, United States

Location
Lombard, Illinois, United States
Work
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid level
Function
Engineering
Pay
$90K – $120K a year
Posted
10 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $120K a year, is 8% below the median of $130K for mid level engineering jobs in Illinois (middle half $118K – $180K, 144 jobs that state pay).

31 engineering jobs open in Lombard: 0% remote, 2 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

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

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and is meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Source

Posted by Valdes Architecture & Engineering on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:08 UTC; the original is the reference.

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