Senior Bridge Engineer

Job Title - Senior Bridge Engineer
Location
-Chicago, Illinois
Job Type - Hybrid, Onsite

ABOUT STANLEY CONSULTANTS

Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants has been helping clients solve essential and complex energy and infrastructure challenges for over 110 years, successfully completing more than 50,000 engagements in 120 countries and all 50 states and U.S. territories. Values-based and purpose-driven, Stanley is an employee-owned company of engineers, scientists, technologists, innovators and client-service experts who are recognized for their commitment and passion to make a difference.

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Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Chicago, IL office.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead and coordinate engineering design efforts by by guiding junior and mid-level engineers and working collaboratively with CADD teams to develop plans, specifications, and estimates for the preliminary and final design of steel and concrete bridges, walls, culverts, and sign structures.
• Identify and understand technical requirements and implement engineering principles to develop solutions, determine staffing needs, and execute projects, ensuring quality control throughout.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures, ensuring design solutions align with agency requirements, contract documents, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders, such as Illinois DOT and Illinois Tollway to discuss project progress, technical requirements, and design solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, including Bridge Condition Reports (BCRs), structural evaluation memos, feasibility studies, and other project documentation.
• Participate in technical meetings and discussions; strategize solutions to complex or unique technical problems assisting in the development of scope, fees, project execution and planning.
• Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits.
• Assist in providing construction support, including reviewing of shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and other construction related issues.
• Collaborate with other bridge departments, offering assistance and sharing expertise across different office locations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master's preferred, PhD a plus).
• Active Structural Engineer (SE) license in Illinois is required. Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
• Familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of structural engineering principles and bridge design methodologies.
• Experience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, including curved structures, retaining wall systems, culverts, and sign structures. Experience with railroad bridges is a plus.
• Design experience using AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes and standards. Familiarity with AREMA design codes is a plus.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software, including Midas Civil, CSi Bridge, SAP
  2000, and STAAD.Pro for 3D modeling and analysis; LEAP Bridge and MDX Software for steel and prestressed concrete girder design; and LEAP Bridge and LPILE for substructure design. Proficient in Mathcad and Excel for hand calculations and verification. Experienced in Micro Station and Open Roads/Bridge Modeler for CAD production and plan preparation.
• Ability to perform full hand calculations for verification of superstructure and substructure components, including superstructure components, piers, abutments, retaining walls, and deep foundations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in coordinating with clients, preparing technical reports (BCRs, feasibility studies), and responding to RFIs and submittals.

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