Senior Structural Engineer - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, New South Wales, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Engineering
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Senior Structural Design Engineer - Decatur, IL

This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position residing at ADM's North American Headquarters in Decatur, IL.

ADM is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to join our campus in Decatur, IL. This key role will reside within our Engineering Services group, primarily focused on projects related to facility Capex improvements, but will also be instrumental in providing engineering design expertise for other facility initiatives as needed.

General Characteristics:

A structural engineer that is fully competent in all conventional types of industrial design projects. Must be able to work independently and complete all aspects of structural design and detailing in a given project.

Knowledge:

The job requires a comprehensive knowledge of steel structures, concrete structures, and foundation design. A working knowledge of masonry and wood design would be a plus.

Direction Received:

Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements
Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of related specialties; recommends changes in procedures
Reviews progress with management

Responsibilities for Directions of Others:

May supervise a few engineers and/or technicians on specific assignments

Communication Skills:

Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills; must be familiar with report preparation

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree: Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or Architectural with structural engineering emphasis
Master Degree is equivalent to one-year of experience

Experience:

Generally requires 5 to 10 years of related experience

Licensure:

The applicant should have a Professional Engineer's license with a structural specialty to allow the practice of structural engineering
Alternately, the applicant may have a Structural Engineering license issued from a state that requires a separate structural license to practice structural engineering, eg., Illinois

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

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We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 09/17/25