Assistant Structural Designer (Chicago)

Burns & McDonnell • Chicago, IL, United States • Posted June 08, 2026

Location Chicago, IL
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 08, 2026
**Description**

An Assistant Structural Designer will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and structural plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.



+ Assist in preparing detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.

+ Assist with a full range of drawing production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.

+ Assist with design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients, ranging from facility modifications to new...

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