Senior Structural Engineer

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Woolpert is hiring for a Senior Structural Engineer with more than 10 years of experience to support the design and delivery of complex building projects, with a focus on data centers, industrial facilities, and advanced manufacturing work. This person should be comfortable leading structural design, coordinating with other disciplines, reviewing technical work, and helping guide less experienced engineers. The role requires hands-on experience with steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, equipment supports, and facilities with significant utility and coordination requirements. Hybrid work environment working from our Chicago, IL location. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. What You Will Do: Lead structural design efforts for data center, industrial, and advanced manufacturing projects. Perform structural analysis and design for steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation systems. Work closely with architectural, civil, MEP, process, and vendor teams to resolve design and coordination items. Review and help prepare structural calculations, specifications, drawings, and construction documents. Support QA/QC reviews and assist during construction with submittals, RFIs, field questions, and related items. What You Will Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience. Project experience should include data centers, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, or similar technically complex projects. Experience using structural analysis programs, design tools, and BIM coordination workflows. Strong working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC standards Preferred Structural Engineer (SE) license and/or Master’s degree preferred. Experience with hyperscale data centers, seismic design, or design-build projects is helpful. Mass timber design experience is a plus. Benefits You Will Love Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including: Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate). Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm. Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team. Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries. Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases. Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more! #LI-HC1 Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay Range $139,200 — $174,000 USD Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/ Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disabilit…