Senior Structural Engineer (Telecom) - Illinois SE Required
Job Description
Senior Structural Engineer (Illinois SE Required) – Telecom
Company: Broadstaff (Hiring on behalf of a leading engineering firm)
Location: Remote (U.S.) | Preferred: Columbus, OH; Chicago, IL; Mount Laurel, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Broadstaff is supporting a national engineering client in identifying a licensed Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) to join their growing telecom engineering team.
This is a rare, high-impact role where you will serve as a key technical authority supporting structural projects across Illinois, with a focus on telecom infrastructure (towers, rooftops, water tanks, and similar structures).
If you’re looking for a role where your license is truly valued and highly utilized—this is it.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Review, design, and sign/seal structural engineering documents for Illinois-based projects
- Perform structural analysis for:
- Towers and mounts
- Rooftop installations
- Water tanks and similar structures
- Prepare and review:
- Engineering reports
- Construction drawings
- Technical documentation
- Support telecom infrastructure projects for major carriers and tower owners
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams across multiple disciplines
- Ensure QA/QC compliance and engineering best practices
- (Depending on experience) Mentor junior engineers and support project delivery
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) license – REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural preferred)
- Minimum 4+ years of structural engineering experience
- Ability to sign/seal work in Illinois
- Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design
Preferred Experience
- Telecom / wireless infrastructure experience (towers, small cell, DAS, etc.)
- Experience with structural analysis tools such as:
- RISA 3D
- TNX Tower
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Open to Candidates With
- Building or structural design backgrounds (non-telecom)
- Willingness to learn telecom and work in a faster-paced delivery model
Compensation
- $100,000 – $130,000 base salary (depending on experience)
- Bonus eligible
- Full benefits package
Why This Role Stands Out
- 100% remote flexibility with optional office collaboration
- Opportunity to become a go-to technical leader in Illinois
- Exposure to nationwide telecom and structural projects
- Clear path to career growth and leadership opportunities
About Broadstaff
Broadstaff is a specialized staffing firm dedicated to the telecommunications and engineering industries. We partner with top firms nationwide to connect high-impact talent with critical infrastructure projects.
Apply Today
If you hold an Illinois SE license and want to work on impactful infrastructure projects with strong growth potential, we’d love to connect.
