Entry-Level Structural Engineer

Who We ArePerry & Associates is a structural engineering firm located in downtown Chicago. We provide structural and forensic engineering services for a wide variety of clients including architects, building management companies, private businesses and individuals.

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About the PositionWe are seeking entry-level candidates with a primary interest in repair, rehabilitation, and analysis of existing building structures. As an entry-level engineer, you will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to assist on projects including design, investigation, analysis, and evaluation of both new and existing building structures. You will be exposed to many building and project types including residential, educational, and commercial projects utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structural systems. Additional duties include field investigations to document existing conditions, construction site observations and documentation, and drafting of structural plans and details. 
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$100,000 annually. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location.
Perry & Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform local field investigations to document existing conditions and ongoing construction projectsDevelop and detail portions of project designs under the direction of experienced engineersPerform calculations for new and existing structural building elementsReview and interpret technical documents and designsReview and evaluate building codes and specificationsAssist experienced engineers in authoring of technical reports and project correspondenceAttendance and participation in project meetings with clients and other design professionals under the supervision of experienced engineers
What You’ll NeedAn interest in solving problems in the built worldBS or MS in civil /structural engineering0 – 3 years of engineering experience (previous engineering internship experience is preferred)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsWillingness to adapt to new project types and tasksAble to perform physical field work, including climbing ladders, xzbcwsv performing visual observations from afar/rooftops/scaffolding, using precision instruments, etc.Current U.S. driver’s license (required)Minimum 3.0 GPAExperience with AutoCADFamiliarity with RISA-3D is a plusExperience with material codes including ACI 318, AISC 360, NDS, etc. is preferredSuccessful completion of the FE Exam and/or an active EIT registration; The FE exam must be successfully completed within (6) months of starting employment
What We ProvideThe opportunity to work directly under licensed P.E. and S.E.’s to progress towards professional licensureA benefits packages including paid time off, health insurance, and commuter transit benefitsFull-time staff with greater than (1) year of continuous employment are eligible for the company sponsored retirement plan