Who We Are

Perry & Associates is a structural engineering firm located in downtown Chicago. We provide structural and forensic engineering services for a wide variety of clients including architects, building management companies, private businesses and individuals.

About the Position

We are seeking structural engineers with experience in design, investigation, analysis, and evaluation of building structures, particularly existing building structures. As a Structural Engineer, you will work under the direct supervision of senior engineers to deliver projects including the design and analysis of new and existing building structures. Your role will include project management duties such as the development of scopes and proposal, direct interaction and coordination with clients, management of the overall schedule and design intent, and delegation of tasks to junior staff. Typical projects will include a variety of modern and historic materials such as concrete, steel, wood, and masonry structural systems. Additional duties include field investigations to document existing conditions, construction site observations and documentation, and drafting of structural plans and details. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and detail project designs for new and existing building structures

• Perform calculations for new and existing structural building elements, including gravity and lateral system elements

• Project management for small to medium-size projects including direct interaction and coordination with clients and other design professionals

• Author technical reports and project correspondence

• Develop project scopes and proposals based on client requests

• Assist in the mentorship of junior engineering staff

• Perform local field investigations to document existing conditions and ongoing construction projects

• Review and interpret technical documents and designs

• Review and evaluate building codes and specifications to inform designs and analyses

• Assist in the development of firm standards

What You’ll Need

• BS or MS in civil/structural engineering

• 6 – 10 years of related structural engineering experience. Experience with existing building structures and project management is preferred.

• Willingness to adapt to new project types and tasks

• Able to perform physical field work, including climbing ladders, performing visual observations from afar/rooftops/scaffolding, using precision instruments, etc.

• Current U.S. driver’s license (required)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience mentoring and training junior staff

• Proficiency with AutoCAD

• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D

• Proficiency with material codes including ACI 318, AISC 360, NDS, etc.

• Actively pursuing or licensed as a P.E. and/or S.E.

• Legal ability to work in the United States

What We Provide

• The opportunity to progress your career as a structural engineer working alongside licensed design professionals, including continuing education opportunities to maintain professional licensure

• A benefits packages including paid time off, health insurance, and commuter transit benefits

• Full-time staff with greater than (1) year of continuous employment are eligible for the company sponsored retirement plan