$120,000–$160,000 Per Year
Budgeting, Civil Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Design Services, Driver's License, Industrial Design, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Schedule Development, Structural Engineering
Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Location: Merrillville, IN
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $120K – $160K
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, disability coverage
Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to support heavy industrial projects, with a strong focus on metals and steel mill facilities. This role is based in Merrillville, IN with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, flexible selection). Travel is less than 20%, primarily local.
Job Summary:
The Senior Structural Engineer will lead structural design and inspection efforts for steel mill and heavy industrial facilities. This individual will perform detailed engineering calculations, support project execution, conduct site inspections, and mentor junior team members. The role requires strong technical independence and hands-on industrial experience.
Job Duties:
Perform structural engineering calculations and detailed design for heavy industrial facilities
Conduct inspections of steel mills and prepare section and condition reports
Support metals-related structural design projects from concept through execution
Assist with field work, installation checks, and on-site problem solving
Serve as Project Lead for select single-discipline projects (scope development, estimating hours, reviewing drawings)
Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to gather project information
Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned work
Support and mentor junior structural team members
Contribute to technical development and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering
7+ years of structural design experience in metals, steel mills, refinery, chemical, or heavy industrial facilities
Experience performing field inspections in industrial environments
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (BIM experience preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and mentor junior engineers
PE license preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com