Aircraft Structural Design Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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AME is currently looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Downers Grove, IL. The Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for guiding the full structural scope and leading the development of structural system designs in support of design/build projects including Industrial, Self-storage, Controlled Environments, Entertainment, Multi-Family, and other types of facilities.

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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.

• 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 alternatedesign 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

• 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

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025.

Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.

EOE, including disability/vets