Structural Project Engineer

About the Role

Our Rosemont office is centrally located within the Chicago metropolitan area and serves as the hub for our engineering services operations. Our structural staff is focused on meeting the design and construction needs of our public and private clients throughout the area, including providing structural solutions for a wide range of projects such as transportation, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, stormwater, parks/public spaces, and site development.

The Project Engineer role goes beyond design and offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement. It’s about impact, leadership, and collaboration. If you love solving problems, managing teams, and making a difference through civil and structural design, this might be the perfect next step in your career.

• Integrity – We follow through on our promises.
• Excellence – We’re always learning, growing, and raising the bar.
• Fellowship – We support each other like a true team.
• Resilience – We stay steady even when challenges arise.
• Collaboration – We bring our best when we work together.

• Prepare design plans, specifications, and related documents for the development of engineering projects.
• Document all design work progress in writing, drawings, sketches, calculations, or tabulations for the quality assurance reviews of work performed by other staff including completion of the department QA/QC checklist.
• Evaluate existing site conditions, including topographic survey and geotechnical data.
• Coordinate with utility companies to determine if relocations are necessary with regards to the design project as needed.
• Perform required calculations for the accurate and complete design of project features.
• Develop and/or back check quantity and cost estimates for design projects.
• Assist in the preparation of permitting documents.
• Utilize value engineering, technical input and contributions from others throughout design process.
• Undertake research related to new methods or materials for use in projects.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals for future work.
• Assist with work across departments for multi-disciplinary jobs.
• Assist in managing sub-consultants engaged in support of design projects.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Continually develop personal knowledge of engineering and construction best practices and standards by leveraging job experience.
• May act as liaison with client, contractors, or others directly involved with the project, assisting with required coordination and problem solving between all parties and site activities.
• Assist in controlling project costs by managing the budget, invoicing, and reporting of projects, for both internal and client needs.
• Assist with and eventually lead bridge and other inspections after completing required training.
• Contribute to team effort by providing guidance and technical insight to Structural Engineers.
• Expand existing network by attending networking events and fostering new relationships that can contribute to potential talent identification and business development opportunities.
• Other assignments as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in the structural engineering field.
• Engineer Intern Certification in the State of Illinois, Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• Structural Engineer (SE) licensure or ability to take the Structural Engineering Exam within 2 years of hire date.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with software applications including Micro Station and Geopak, or similar tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D or Open Roads Designer.
• Familiarity with common structural design software (Enercalc, Risa 3D, Merlin Dash, Open Bridge Designer, AASHTOWare, etc.).

• That’s okay. If you have related experience and are passionate about structural design, we encourage you to apply.
• Bring your initiative and technical expertise. We’ll bring mentorship, flexibility, and opportunities to help you grow.

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