Senior Structural Engineer

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for engineering? Do you want to use your engineering expertise to help win projects? Do you want to see your visions come to life from idea to project opening? If the answer is “Yes!”, then we have an opportunity that will not only excite you but also provide a platform for continuous growth and learning. Experience a better way to build with AME Engineering Design Group.

ARCO/Murray Engineering is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Design Group in Downers Grove, Illinois. The Senior Structural Engineer will not only lead and develop the structural system design drawings but also play a key role in supporting design/build projects including Industrial, Process Solutions, Self-storage, Controlled Environment Agriculture , Entertainment, Multi-Family, and other types of facilities.

What We Can Offer You

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
  
  

At AME Engineering , our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Prepare detailed structural designs for design/build projects across several project-types
• Design and specify structural systems including load calculations, gravity and lateral system analysis, structural details, and connections for various projects
• Work with our multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver projects
• Lead projects with supporting engineering and modeling staff to deliver comprehensive structural design packages
• Assist in the development of industry-leading automated design methods and tools as part of a forward-thinking, innovation-focused team of engineers and R&D staff
• Work with our fabrication modeling team to facilitate successful project execution
• Provide value engineering reviews and alternate design options to maximize cost savings, optimize lead times, and better execute projects
• Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on technical issues as structural expert
• Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations
  
  

Necessary Qualifications

• Preferred prior experience working as a consulting structural engineer
• 5 - 15 years of design experience of increasing complexity projects
• BS in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure is preferred; AME Engineering will support the pursuit of additional licensure
• Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities/projects to accomplish desired results
• Expertise utilizing structural engineering software such as Etabs, SAFE, SAP, RAM, Enercalc, L-pile, etc. for structural design
• BIM experience – Revit required, Tekla Structures is a plus
• Industrial and Warehouse building design experience is a plus
• Steel connection design experience is a plus
• Load-bearing, Cold-Formed metal framing (CFMF) design experience is a plus
• Familiarity and experience with creating advanced design spreadsheets is a plus
• Experience with parametric design approaches using Grasshopper, Dynamo, and other methods is a plus
• Programming language/coding experience such as VBA, C#, Python, and other languages is a plus
  
  

MAKE YOUR MOVE

At ARCO/Murray Engineering, we proudly collaborate with a nationally recognized Design-Build firm and are one of the fastest-growing Engineering Design Groups in the industry. Our success is built on strong client relationships and driven by entrepreneurial design, innovation, and automation.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple product types, including manufacturing, light and heavy industrial, multifamily, entertainment, and self-storage facilities. We are committed to delivering value to our clients, team, and communities. At AME, you’ll have the opportunity to independently lead state-of-the-art projects, grow professionally, and see your ideas come to life—from design to completion. Join us to shape the future of engineering, design and construction!

ARCO/Murray Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from its Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO/Murray Engineering will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes or candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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