Engineer I – Civil/Structural

Zachry Group

Engineer I Civil/Structural at Zachry Engineering Corporation supporting planning and design in Downers Grove, IL for structures and construction phases.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeDowners Grove • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $75,400 - $106,145 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support senior engineers with planning, preparing and developing detailed design and specifications for major and complex structures, systems and equipment.
Design concrete foundations for support of equipment and buildings in power plants.
Design structural steel for power plants including platforms, pipe racks, and pipe and electrical supports.
Perform material take offs of steel and concrete structures.
Develop project specifications.
Review shop drawings.
Participate in project planning and preparation of budgets and estimates.
Serve in a technical capacity to provide solutions to complex engineering problems within the Civil / Structural department.
Coordinate with other internal engineering disciplines on project designs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
Minimum of 1 year of work-related industry experience.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination (Preferred).
Excellent presentation and communication skills required.
Proficient with Civil Structural Engineering Software (STAAD Pro, RISA).
Must possess permanent authorization to work in the USA without the need of sponsorship now or in the future. (No Student Visas).

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability coverage
other ancillary benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

designstructural engineeringmaterial take offsproject specificationsbudget estimationproblem solving

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillspresentation skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineeringFundamentals of Engineering examination