Structural Project Engineer / Staff Engineer II

Engineering, Property & Project Management
Dallas, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, San Francisco, California
2026
Full Time

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Job Description

Locations: Chicago, IL | San Francisco, CA | Dallas, TX

Our client is seeking structural engineering professionals at the Project Engineer and Staff Engineer II levels to contribute to technically demanding projects across mission critical, life sciences/biotech, healthcare, and aviation sectors. Opportunities are available across three priority offices, with level and compensation aligned to experience and qualifications.

Project Engineer — 5–7 Years’ Experience

Office Priority:

  • Chicago
  • San Francisco
  • Dallas

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop structural engineering designs for complex building projects.
  • Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Coordinate structural solutions with multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Apply engineering judgment to resolve design and coordination challenges.
  • Support projects through design development and delivery.
  • Utilize industry-standard structural analysis and design software.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
  • Master’s degree strongly preferred.
  • Approximately 5–7 years of structural engineering experience.
  • Experience within mission critical, life sciences/biotech, healthcare, aviation, or related markets is preferred.
  • PE license strongly preferred.
  • SE license is a plus.
  • Familiarity with ETABS, RAM, SAFE, RISA, and/or Revit.

Staff Engineer II — 3–5 Years’ Experience

Office Priority:

  • Dallas
  • Chicago
  • San Francisco

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support structural design and analysis for a range of building projects.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and project documentation.
  • Work with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical structural solutions.
  • Assist with coordination, design development, and technical problem-solving.
  • Apply structural engineering principles using relevant analysis and design software.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
  • Master’s degree strongly preferred.
  • 3–5 years of relevant structural engineering experience.
  • Experience in mission critical, life sciences/biotech, healthcare, aviation, or similar sectors is preferred.
  • Completion of the EIT/FE exam.
  • PE license preferred and/or actively preparing to take the exam.
  • Experience with ETABS, RAM, SAFE, RISA, and Revit is preferred.

2026 Salary Ranges:

  • Dallas: Project Engineer/PE: approximately $90,000–$105,000; Staff Engineer II: approximately $80,000–$90,000.
  • Chicago: Project Engineer/PE: approximately $95,000–$105,000; Staff Engineer II: approximately $80,000–$95,000.
  • San Francisco: Project Engineer/PE: $115,000–$120,000; Staff Engineer II: approximately $95,000–$105,000.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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