Structural Engineer

CB&I
Plainfield, IL
Company Overview:

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview:

The Structural Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for designing a variety of structures of steel members, steel plate or reinforced concrete. The work includes among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, design calculations, specification development and construction documents. Over the course of time, capabilities for structural engineer must increase as level of complexity of assignments increases and expectations expand for working independently with less supervision. The role reports to the Department Manager and routinely interacts with Civil/Foundation Engineers, Plate Structures Designers, Project Engineers and Managers.

Responsibilities:
  • Accurately produce assigned deliverables per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
  • Adhere to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment.
  • Ensure designs and details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.
  • Reliably check and sign off on design calculations, specifications and other deliverables for customer approval or project use per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
  • Compare designs and details to as-sold estimate and customer documents and advise project team of discrepancies.
  • Run programs to produce design calculations in designated software.
  • Coordinate with other roles and functions on project team.
  • Forecast how long it will take to do a task – commit to definitive deadlines.
  • Includes obtaining professional engineering license in at least one jurisdiction, and approving and stamping project deliverables as needed.
  • Effectively use document management system.
  • Effectively use project team or department collaboration and productivity apps and tools.
Local Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Plainfield, IL

Qualifications:
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited school is required.
  • Professional engineering license is preferred, but EIT working toward PE/SE is acceptable.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Skills and Behaviors:
  • Has capabilities and solves a range of straightforward problems by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures.
  • Requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and performs variety of activities in a timely manner with moderate level of guidance and supervision.
  • Produces deliverables that are of high quality and comply with designs, company standards, and contract documents, and impacts the quality of the work of others on the team.
  • Coordinates with project team. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
  • Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.
  • Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
  • Has above-average self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
  • Actively seeks and utilizes an effective mentoring relationship(s).
  • Establishes and maintains medium- and long-term career and personal development goals.
  • Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture.
  • Regularly introspects, seeks feedback and adapts behaviors for ongoing personal development.

    Benefits:

    CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

    In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation-related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.

    Pay Range

    USD $80,000-99,600/Annually

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Posted 2026-01-08

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