ADM

Structural Engineer I - Decatur, IL

ADM  •  $70k/yr  •  Decatur, IL (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Structural Engineer I – Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, permanent, exempt-level position reporting into ADM's Decatur, IL location. This is not a remote opportunity as the individual must report into the site for work. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Are you ready to launch your career with a global leader that values innovation, collaboration, and growth? As a new graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, learn from experienced professionals, and make an immediate impact in a company recognized for excellence.

A few highlights about ADM

  • We have an award-winning early career program! ADM is proud to be a 2025 recipient of Handshake’s Early Career Talent award as well as the RippleMatch Campus Forward Award!
  • ADM was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek
  • 2025 Innovation Award for ADM’s Regenerative Agriculture Program
  • U.S. Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing - Best Companies to Work For in 2025




This is an entry level role for professional structural engineering work, reporting to the Structural Departmental Manager.


The Structural Engineer will perform assignments designed to develop professional engineering work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.

Limited exercise of judgement is required on details of work and in making preliminary sections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. Work is routine and instructions are usually detailed.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analysis of heavy, multi-story Industrial Buildings (Structural Steel)
  • Equipment and building foundation analysis and design
  • Pipe bridge design
  • Equipment support design
  • Development of structural connection details (varies from typical to complex details)
  • New buildings and retrofit of buildings and or structures
  • Structural inspections and repairs (concrete & steel)
  • Pile and drilled shaft design
  • Storage tank design
  • Corrosion investigation
Physical Requirements
  • This position relates to those that desire “hands-on” experience in a production setting
  • Ability to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs, ladders in all buildings, and to work at heights
  • Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors year round, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards

Qualifications & Attributes

  • Education Pending completion of a BS degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, or Architecture with structural emphasis with a graduation date of May/June 2026 or December 2026
  • Relocation Willingness to relocate to Decatur, IL
  • GPA Minimum graduating PA of 2.8 (3.0 GPA preferred)


Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

REF: 103214

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$70,100.00 - $105,600.00

ADM

About ADM

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We’re a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We’re a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We’re a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new bio-based consumer and industrial solutions. And we're leading in business-driven sustainability efforts that support a strong agricultural sector, resilient supply chains, and a vast and growing bioeconomy. Around the globe, our expertise and innovation are meeting critical needs from harvest to home. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
1902
Website
adm.com
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