Job Description

Structural Engineer

Department: Structural

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Des Moines, IA

Compensation: $65,000 - $145,000 / year

ISG is a 100% employee-owned firm, and we’re excited to offer an opportunity for a talented Structural Engineer to become part of our collaborative, dynamic team. As an ISG Employee Owner, you’ll work alongside fellow owners to develop creative, impactful solutions that shape the built environment. In this role, you’ll partner closely with industry leaders Sam Brockshus, PE, and Jason Burns, PE, as well as our dynamic Structural Engineering team. From conceptual design to construction, employee owners at all levels are actively involved in every phase of the design process.
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Essential Duties

• Collaborate directly with clients, architects, and engineering professionals to develop detailed construction plans
• Perform structural design and analysis, producing high-quality drawings and technical documentation
• Calculate structural loads and stresses to ensure safety, stability, and compliance
• Conduct building inspections and provide expert recommendations for repairs or demolition
• Track and manage design schedules and budgets to keep projects on time and within scope
• Partner with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
• Conduct field measurements and document existing building conditions with precision
• Create and coordinate construction drawings across disciplines for seamless project execution

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Emphasis, or Architectural Engineering
• 5+ years of expertise in building structural engineering
• Strong communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the design standards and codes for public building design
• A high level of technical and organizational skill accompanied by strong oral and written communication
• Working knowledge of design software such as Revit and AutoCAD

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel