Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer | Greater Chicago Area

Executive Growth Path | Ownership Opportunity | Technical Leadership

Location: Greater Chicago Area

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 base salary + performance bonus + ownership opportunities

Position Type: Full-Time

A well-established structural engineering firm in the Greater Chicago Area is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer ready to take the next step in their career through increased technical leadership, project ownership, and long-term growth opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior-level engineer who wants more than another project assignment — someone looking to build influence, mentor engineers, and have a lasting impact within a respected organization.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• True senior-level role with increased technical responsibility and project influence
• Clear path toward executive leadership opportunities over time
• Shareholder program offering long-term ownership opportunities
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of a growing firm
• Strong mentorship culture focused on developing technical leaders
• Collaborative, high-retention environment with experienced, long-tenured staff
• Voted a Best Place to Work with a culture built around employee success
• Excellent work-life balance compared to many consulting firms in the Chicago market
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
• 35+ years of stability and a strong reputation delivering complex structural projects

What You’ll Do:

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept through completion
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support project strategy, design decisions, and quality control
• Continue developing as a technical leader and future executive

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience
• Experience designing building structures and complex structural systems
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Desire to grow into a larger leadership role

If you are a Senior Structural Engineer looking for increased ownership, career growth, and the opportunity to build a long-term future with a highly respected firm, this could be the right next step.

Contact:

David Meyer

Civil Engineering Recruiter

GPAC | Growing People and Companies

📧 david.meyer@gogpac.com

📱 (605) 610-4543 (M)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.