Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Principal Structural Engineer

Lombard, IL · Principal

Work authorization required$125k-$200kDetected 3078 days ago

Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAutoCADStructural AnalysisLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft OfficeSTAAD.Pro

About the role

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership on complex industrial, power, manufacturing, and process facility projects.
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you'll play a key role in project execution, business development, technical excellence, and the continued growth of our Structural Engineering practice.
Why You Will Love This Role Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level.

Lead the structural engineering design of complex industrial, manufacturing, process, and power generation facilities.
Independently develop structural designs from concept through construction.
Design steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and foundation systems for a wide variety of industrial applications.
Design shallow and deep foundations, underground concrete vaults, tunnels, pipe supports, pipe racks, equipment foundations, access platforms, support towers, stair systems, ladders, and structural framing systems.
Develop innovative structural solutions for complex field conditions and retrofit projects.
Perform structural evaluations and condition assessments of existing facilities.
Perform advanced structural analysis using industry-standard software including RISA-3D and STAAD.Pro.
Interpret and apply domestic and international structural design codes and standards.
Review structural calculations, construction documents, specifications, and design deliverables.
Serve as the Structural Discipline Lead on multidisciplinary engineering projects.

15+ years of structural engineering experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, process, or power generation projects
Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license required
Demonstrated experience leading structural engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams
Advanced knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, and industrial structures
Strong proficiency with RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
Experience preparing structural assessment and evaluation reports
Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture (Master's preferred)

Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

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