Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager
Civiltech Engineering, Inc. is seeking a qualified structural design engineer to join our Structural Department and enhance the capabilities of our growing team of engineers, designers and construction inspectors. We’re transforming communities through collaboration and design. We design for people and create more livable neighborhoods, more resilient infrastructure, and more efficient transportation systems. From pedestrian safety improvements to bike facilities to high-profile road and bridge reconstruction, we’re helping our clients build a safer, more sustainable future.
The Position
We are seeking qualified candidates to join our Structural Department and provide design services to State, County and Municipal clients primarily in the 6-county Chicagoland area. Day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Perform all phases of design for transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, box culverts and other structures.
- Serve as project manager, lead structural engineer or engineer of record on various structural projects with responsibility to adhere to project budgets, scopes and schedules.
- Develop, establish, and maintain relationships with various clients, industry-related organizations and stakeholders.
- Mentor and train other structural engineers on design development, project management, client communication, business development, and career growth.
- Serve as structural quality manager and reviewer, performing independent quality control or quality assurance reviews on design calculations, plans, reports, and other deliverables.
- Compose scope documents and hours estimates for services for new contracts and supplemental agreements.
- Lead technical write-ups and proposal development for new work pursuits.
- Prepare and review design calculations, structural analysis and CAD drawings for various elements such as steel girders, prestressed concrete girders, bridge decks, abutments, pier caps & columns, spread footings, pile caps, drilled shafts, moment slabs, soldier pile walls, mechanically stabilized earth walls, sheet pile walls, gravity walls, utility chambers, approach slabs, and multi-cell precast or cast in place box culverts.
- Utilize common industry-standard software tools, design codes such as AASHTO LRFD, and client-specific manuals and standards to aid in development of design plans and calculation packages.
- Develop and review standard project deliverables for clients such as Bridge Condition Reports, Structure Type Studies, Type Size Location Plans, Plan Development Outlines, Technical Memoranda, Final Contract Plans, Construction Specifications, and Estimates of Cost & Time.
- Review fabrication shop drawings and respond to field requests for information (RFIs) for designs that are under construction.
- Perform site visits to assess the condition of existing structures for potential repair, rehabilitation or replacement.
- Collaborate and work as a cohesive team with other structural engineers and coordinate with other transportation disciplines (roadway, traffic, drainage, hydraulics, utilities, planners, geotechnical, electrical/lighting, environmental, and construction).
Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced engineering environment; working under occasional stress and tight deadlines; repetitive tasks; combination of sitting, standing, walking; working with others; critical thinking; problem solving; job task planning and organizing; computer use.
Location
Itasca, IL or Chicago, IL
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- B.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering from an accredited 4-year college or university is required.
- M.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering is preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in bridge and transportation structural design is required.
- Structural Engineering License in Illinois is required.
- Professional Engineering License is desirable.
- IDOT NBIS Team Leader or Program Manager status is desirable.
- Experience with structural analysis and design software such as Open Bridge Designer (LEAP Bridge – CONSPAN, RC PIER), MDX, LPILE, MIDAS, Larsa 4D, LUSAS, sp Column or other equivalents is desirable.
- Experience with structural design for IDOT, ISTHA, collar counties, and local municipalities, including Bridge Condition Reports, Alternative Type Studies, Type Size Location Plans, Cost Estimates, Techincal Memos, Final Plans, and Special Provisions for various bridge, culvert and retaining wall types is desirable.
- Experience with design codes and manuals including AASHTO LRFD, AREMA, IDOT Bridge Manual, IDOT Culvert Manual is desirable.
- The ability to work either as part of a team or independently, to effectively manage time, and to complete assigned tasks and projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
