# Senior Structural Engineer at ARCO Companies > United States · Senior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aarco%3A4380181009 (read 2026-11-13). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [ARCO Companies](https://alderhq.app/companies/arco-companies) - Location text: Downers Grove, IL, US; AME Engineering (241); ARCO/Murray National - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Downers Grove, IL, US; AME Engineering (241); ARCO/Murray National") - Posted: 2026-08-24 (81 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-13 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/arco/jobs/4380181009 - Skills listed (inferred): Python, C#/.NET, Distributed systems ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $95k–$165k per year (from the listing's pay field) - Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 4786): p25 $155k, median $180k, p75 $207k ## Description (the employer's text) About You: Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for engineering? Do you want use your engineering expertise to help win projects? Do you want to see your visions come to life from idea to project opening? If the answer is “Yes!”, then we have an opportunity that will excite you. Experience a better way to build with AME Design Group . As an integrated design partner of ARCO/Murray, we are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Downers Grove, IL. The Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for guiding the full structural scope and leading the development of structural system designs in support of design/build projects, including Industrial, Self-storage, Controlled Environments, Entertainment, Multi-Family, and other types of facilities. A Day in the Life: - Prepare detailed structural designs for design/build projects across several project-types. - Design and specify structural systems including load calculations, gravity and lateral system analysis, structural details, and connections for various projects. - Work with our multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver projects. - Lead projects with supporting engineering and modeling staff to deliver comprehensive structural design packages. - Assist in the development of industry-leading automated design methods and tools as part of a forward-thinking, innovation-focused team of engineers and R&D staff. - Work with our fabrication modeling team to facilitate successful project execution. - Provide value engineering reviews and alternate design options to maximize cost savings, optimize lead times, and better execute projects. - Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on technical issues as structural expert - Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management. - Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations Necessary Qualifications: - Preferred prior experience working as a consulting structural engineer - 5 - 15 years of design experience of increasing complexity projects - BS in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering - Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure is preferred; AME Design Group will support the pursuit of additional licensure - Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities/projects to accomplish desired results - Expertise utilizing structural engineering software such as Etabs, SAFE, SAP, RAM, Enercalc, L-pile, etc. for structural design - BIM experience – Revit required, Tekla Structures is a plus - Industrial and Warehouse building design experience is a plus - Steel connection design experience is a plus - Load-bearing, Cold-Formed metal framing (CFMF) design experience is a plus - Familiarity and experience with creating advanced design spreadsheets is a plus - Experience with parametric design approaches using Grasshopper, Dynamo, and other methods is a plus - Programming language/coding experience such as VBA, C#, Python, and other languages is a plus What We Can Offer You: We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world. - Industry-leading performance-based bonus program - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Traditional and Roth 401k - Tuition reimbursement for associates - Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child - 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel - 1-week paid volunteer leave each year - 100% charitable match - Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage - Paid parental leave Typical base compensation for this role is between $95,000 and $165,000. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aarco%3A4380181009 and the date you read it. 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