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Senior Structural Engineer - PE

Barry-Wehmiller · Oak Brook, IL · $125,000–$165,000 a year · Full time

Posted May 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a structural project where the design changed late because process or equipment information changed. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can absorb late changes common in industrial projects without losing quality or schedule.

How do you coordinate with architects, mechanical and process engineers in an integrated firm?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate early so structure supports the process instead of conflicting with it.

Tell me about a time you found a mistake in your own design after it was issued.

What they are checking: Integrity and how they handle errors when public safety and the firm's reputation are involved.

What would you do

As a PE stamping drawings, how do you review a junior engineer's calculations?

What they are checking: Whether they take responsibility for the seal seriously and also teach while they review.

A contractor calls from the field saying a connection does not fit as drawn. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respond quickly and safely to field issues and document the fix properly.

How do you estimate your hours on a project, and what do you do when you are running over?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that consulting engineering is a business and communicate budget risk early.

About the work

BW Design Group designs manufacturing facilities. Walk me through how you would design a structure to support heavy process equipment with vibration concerns.

What they are checking: Whether they understand dynamic loads and equipment interaction, which separates industrial structural work from building work.

How do you evaluate an existing building to see if it can take a new mezzanine or roof-mounted equipment?

What they are checking: Practical skill assessing existing structures, which is a large part of plant renovation work.

What design software do you use, and how do you check that a model's results are reasonable?

What they are checking: Whether they verify software output with engineering judgment rather than trusting the model blindly.

What considerations change when designing for food and beverage or life sciences facilities?

What they are checking: Knowledge of sanitary design, washdown environments and corrosion that matter to this firm's clients.

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The full job description

As published by Barry-Wehmiller.

About Us: BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: Who You’ll Work With You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group as a Senior Structural Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy. What You’ll Do You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals. • Prepare design and construction documents for new structures and for structural upgrades to existing facilities as a part of an integrated multi-disciplinary A/E team • Assist the owner or project manager in defining the facility requirements/program for projects in the advanced technologies industry • Oversee the work of structural engineers and designers • Analyze and design concrete, steel, masonry, and timber structures with an emphasis on seismic design • Work with the project team to produce structural calculations, calculation checks, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables • Analyze existing structures and provide recommendations for strengthening new loads where required • Develop design sketches into completed working details and drawings based on engineering fundamentals and applicable codes • Ensure timely deliverables and exceed client expectations • Guide team performance and provide constructive team feedback • Conduct field work including handling structural as-builts, rebuilds, retrofits, construction technical support, and client personnel interaction • Assist with the training and mentoring of junior level engineers and designers • Recommend and institute corrective design changes • Analyze configurations of basic project structural components • Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team What You’ll Bring • A minimum of 10 years of experience as a structural engineer • Experience in the analysis and design of structures with an emphasis on seismic design • Hands on experience with structural engineering software such as ETABS, RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP, Mathcad, and ENERCALC • Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT (preferred) • Detailed knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements • Experience in private sector industrial repair/remediation and greenfield projects (preferred) • The ability to climb stairs, ladders, and equipment/structures of varying heights • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Proficiency in written and verbal communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations • A bachelor of science in civil engineering or a master of science in structural engineering from an ABET accredited institution • A Professional Engineer License • A Structural Engineering License (preferred) Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader. Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Senior Structural Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant. The approximate pay range for this position is $125,000-$165,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. #LI-JF1 At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​ Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Company: Design Group

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