Structural Engineer, Client Relationship Management

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Summary

Onsite structural engineering and client relationship work on building projects, including design, analysis, drawing review, proposals, site visits, and project coordination. Requires a civil or structural engineering degree, 7-10 years’ experience, and direct client-management experience; SE license is a plus.

Highlights

Work Arrangement
On-Site
Experience
7-10 years of structural engineering experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
License Required
Active Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred, not required
Type
Full-Time

Job description

Structural Engineer, Client Relationship Management

Company: Confidential

Location: Illinois (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time
About the Firm

Heritage Holding is working with a well-established structural engineering consulting firm serving architecture firms, building owners, and developers. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing structural design and forensic engineering services for buildings and special structures, delivering highly detailed, fully constructible drawings that minimize change orders and keep projects on schedule. The company maintains long-term relationships with architecture-firm clients across both new construction and renovation projects. The company name is being withheld at this stage of the search and will be shared with candidates who advance in the process.
Position Overview

The firm is seeking a Structural Engineer - Client Relations to blend hands-on structural engineering with day-to-day ownership of key client relationships. The ideal candidate is a technically capable structural engineer who is equally comfortable in front of clients, managing accounts, and coordinating project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for a portfolio of architecture-firm and building-owner clients
  • Perform structural engineering design, analysis, and drawing review on building projects
  • Coordinate project scope, schedule, and deliverables between clients and internal engineering staff
  • Identify opportunities to expand and deepen existing client relationships
  • Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and scope documents in partnership with firm leadership
  • Attend client meetings, site visits, and project coordination calls as the face of the firm
  • Collaborate with senior engineers on technical quality control for assigned projects
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or closely related field)
  • 7-10 years of structural engineering experience, including buildings and special structures
  • Demonstrated experience managing client relationships directly and independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presence in client-facing settings
  • Solid working knowledge of applicable building codes and structural design standards
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active Structural Engineer (SE) license (not required, but a plus)
  • Prior experience working directly with architecture firms as primary clients
  • Business development or account-growth experience
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit structural workflows

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