Structural Engineer – Decatur, IL or Champaign, IL

This is a full-time, permanent, exempt-level position reporting into ADM's Decatur, IL or Champaign, IL locations. 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 or an experienced professional, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, continue to 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 a 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

Qualifications & Attributes

• Education: Newer graduates, pending completion of a BS degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, or Architecture with structural emphasis with a recent graduation, or graduation date of May/June 2026 or December 2026.

Relocation: Willingness to work in Champaign, IL or Decatur, IL

• GPA: Minimum graduating PA of 2.8 (3.0 GPA preferred) for newer graduates

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self "select-out" of consideration if they don't meet every posted requirement. 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.

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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

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. 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.

• Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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.

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