What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineering Leader position at Arup?
ReqID : CHI000060
Joining Arup
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect,shareand connect our diverse experiences,perspectivesand ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
We areseekingan expert and dynamic Structural Engineering Leader to provide leadershipandhelp growour Chicago Structural team. This role is essential inmaintainingand strengthening our team’s reputation for delivering innovative and high-quality work in the Chicago and Midwestern markets. The successful candidate willbe responsible forteam development, business growth, and client relationships while ensuring technical excellence and commercial success.
The opportunity
Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to a versatile team of structural engineers.
Identifystaffing needs, engage in recruitment, and make strategic hiring decisions.
Support career development through mentoring, coaching, performance appraisals, and promotions.
Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative work environment that nurtures talent and innovation.
Develop and complete strategies to grow the structuralengineering practice in Chicago and the Midwest.
Identifyand pursue new business opportunities that align with the firm’sexpertiseand strategic goals.
Build and maintainstrong relationships with clients, architects, and industry partners.
Lead proposal development, bid submissions, and contract negotiations.
Represent Arup externally to enhance the profile and reputation of the structural team.
Lead the successful delivery of projects, ensuring high-quality standards and client satisfaction.
Provide technical leadership and oversight on structural engineering projects of various scales.
Support multi-disciplinary project coordination, driving seamless collaboration across teams.
Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial performance to ensure revenue targets and profit margins are met.
Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies in structural engineering to maintainthe firm's driven edge.
The skills
Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineeringrequired(Master’spreferred).
Minimum 15 years of experience in structural engineering, including strong leadership roles.
Professional Engineer (PE)required; Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) license is mandatory.
Experience leading and delivering multi-scale projects as a Project Manager. Multi-disciplinary experience is a plus.
Consistenttrack recordof projects delivered with local Chicago architects, clients, and collaborators.
Established network within the Chicago market with a reputation for technical excellence and leadership.
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The Benefits – What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive,fairandequitablepay, we offer a career in whichall ofour members can belong,growand thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal.As a member of Arup, everyoneshares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually)provides an opportunity for youto share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose toparticipatein our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternativeschedules and the ability to work outside of the office for aportionof your workweek are available
ChicagoHiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed inChicagois $142,000- $190,000per year. This range iscommensuratewith experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside ofChicagowill differ.
Life at Arup – Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whetheryou’repregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute toequitablespaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture : from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at .
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at .
Our application process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
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Salary : $142,000 - $190,000
