Structural Engineer I - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Structural Engineer I – Full Time Decatur, IL This is an exempt level position. 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. Position Summary: 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.

Requirements

• 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 December 2025 or May/June 2026.
• Relocation : Willingness to relocate to Decatur, IL.
• GPA : Minimum graduating PA of 2.8 (3.0 GPA preferred).
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• 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.

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

Benefits

• In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Additional benefits include:
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees