Staff Structural Engineer

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Staff Structural Engineer to join our office in Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL within the Plant Engineering Division.​

Compensation Data

$78,000 - $98,000 commensurate with education and experience

Mission

The Structural Engineer provides technical engineering services related to the design, analysis, verification and assessment of structural systems and components across a broad range of projects, including buildings, infrastructure and industrial facilities. The role contributes to feasibility studies, basic and detailed design, technical reviews and construction support activities, ensuring that engineering solutions are safe, compliant, technically sound and aligned with applicable codes, standards, project specifications and regulatory requirements. Operating as a fully functioning and self-sufficient contributing professional, the Structural Engineer supports project execution through direct technical responsibility on assigned scopes of work under general supervision.

Key Accountabilities

Technical Engineering Activities

- Design, analyse, verify and technically assess structural works and components across different project types, including buildings, infrastructure, foundations and industrial structural systems.

- Review and contribute to engineering documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable structural codes and standards, and internal procedures.

- Support certification, verification and engineering consultancy activities within the assigned technical scope, where applicable.

Structural Analysis & Design Support

- Perform structural analyses and calculations using recognised engineering methodologies and tools to evaluate loads, pressures, stresses and structural behaviour.

- Contribute to feasibility studies, concept design, basic design, detailed design and technical assessments for projects of moderate complexity.

- Apply engineering judgement to support safe, efficient and cost-effective structural solutions.

Project Documentation & Technical Reporting

- Prepare and review technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculation packages, technical notes and reports.

- Contribute to technical reports, progress updates, design narratives and presentations in accordance with internal standards and client requirements

- Summarise and report assigned engineering activities to senior technical staff and project teams.

Project Execution & Multidisciplinary Collaboratio n

- Support project teams by providing technical problem-solving during design development, procurement and construction phases.

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency and integration of structural solutions within the overall project.

- Interface, as required, with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters related to the assigned scope.

Site Support, Inspections & Technical Evaluatio n

- Conduct or support site inspections, field visits and technical assessments to verify implementation, monitor progress and evaluate structural conditions.

- Support the evaluation of existing structures, foundations and structural components where required.

- Assist in resolving technical issues arising during project execution and site activities.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

- Ensure that all engineering activities are performed in compliance with applicable regulations, health and safety requirements, quality standards and internal governance rules.

- Participate in internal technical reviews, checks, audits and verification processes.

- Support the identification of technical risks and contribute to the definition of appropriate mitigation measures within own scope of responsibility.

Knowledge Sharing & Technical Support

- Provide technical input and task-level guidance to junior engineers and technical staff within assigned projects.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

- Support the development and maintenance of technical guidelines, methodologies and best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering General
## Qualifications

- 3+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering across buildings, infrastructure or industrial projects.

- Solid understanding of structural engineering principles, including statics, dynamics and material behaviour.

- Ability to perform and validate structural calculations related to loads, pressures and stresses with limited supervision.

- Familiarity with structural design tools and modelling software (e.g. RISA 3D, SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD or similar).

- Knowledge of construction materials and applicable codes, standards and regulatory frameworks.

- Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams across different project phases.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with ability to contribute effectively to technical documentation and project coordination.

Competencies

- WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.​
- INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
- DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
- FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued, empowered to develop their potential, and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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