Description

Lead a structural engineering team managing technical projects and personnel in Chicago, IL.

Lead structural design for bridges, culverts, and retaining walls. Conduct field investigations and prepare structural plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules while ensuring QA/QC compliance. Manage client relationships and assist in proposal preparation. Mentor team members to foster technical expertise and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects involving bridge, roadway, and foundation structures.
• Prepare structural plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
• Manage client relationships and support marketing services and proposals.
• Mentor and train team members to build technical capability.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in the transportation market.
• Expertise in bridge and roadway structures, including superstructure, substructure, retaining walls, and foundations.
• Proficiency with AASHTO, IDOT, ISTHA, and AREMA codes and standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering.
• Active Illinois PE license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong leadership, project coordination, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in structural engineering or SE licensure.
• NHI bridge inspection training.
• Experience with GeoPak, Open Bridge Modeler, Civil 3D, or structural calculation tools like Midas, DCalc, ConSpan, STAAD, LEAP, MDX, or LPile.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate