Structural Engineer

Job Description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! In 2025, we acquired Veenstra & Kimm, a dedicated team of engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences, dedicated to one goal: Creating a brighter future for your community.

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

Step into Your New Role

We are currently seeking a full-time Structural Engineer to join our team. Our team works with private companies on commercial projects, as well as with State and Local Government on bridge and transportation related projects. We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills to assist our current staff in serving our clients. Our preferred location would be in our Springfield, Illinois office but we will consider strong candidates in our Bolingbrook or Rock Island office. This position will collaborate with our structural team members across our organization.

V&K BENEFITS

• Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances

• Clothing allowance

• 401k with company match

• Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays

• Paid training and development on and off-site

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Structural design and detailing for bridge projects

• Work with teams participating in planning, design and construction of structural projects, with future opportunities to lead project teams

• Client contact including verbal and written communication

• Ability to complete projects on time and within budget

• Periodic on-site construction observation

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• 5 years or more experience in structural engineering

• Illinois SE license or ability to obtain within 12 months

• Solid written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and/or Illinois DOT projects and procedures

• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD bridge design code