Senior Structural Engineer - Buildings

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our TYLin | Silman Structural Solutions team in Chicago, IL.
Founded in 1966, Silman began with the vision to support great architecture through the highest level of technical excellence – and to find joy along the way. As part of TYLin, Silman Structural Solutions continues to apply these core tenets to new and existing buildings of all types and scales. Our engineers are fascinated by the power of architecture to connect people, places, and ideas.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Structural design and analysis for a wide range of buildings projects, involving steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and archaic building systems.

• Assisting in the preparation of drawings and specifications.

• Conducting site investigations to document existing conditions.

• Project Management of staff and clients.

• Providing mentoring and guidance to junior staff.

• Maintaining involvement in professional organizations to keep abreast of new industry developments.
   

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.

• Master’s Degree would be considered an asset.

• P.E. or S.E. license would be considered an asset.

• 6-10 years of experience in the execution of residential, commercial, or institutional buildings projects as a Structural Engineer is required; experience with private residential projects preferred.

• Proficiency with computer analysis software (e.g. RISA, SAP, RAM).

• Working knowledge of REVIT.

• Experience in historic buildings preservation would be considered an asset.

• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.

• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.

• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

 

Additional Information

We believe in recognizing the unique value that each individual brings to our team. As such, the job title and ultimate compensation for this role will be thoughtfully aligned with the depth of your experience, the breadth of your skills, and the genuine enthusiasm you bring to the position. We are committed to fostering an environment where your contributions are both acknowledged and rewarded appropriately. Join us in shaping a rewarding future together!

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

 

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

 

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.