Senior Structural Engineer

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Chicago Team! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. The project work will primarily focus on bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other transportation project-related structures for public agencies, including IDOT, ISTHA, CDOT, CCDOTH, and local agencies. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the technical accuracy and competency of structural projects.
• Signs and seals assigned project documents.
• Lead the preparation of design computations, plans, specifications, and quantity and cost estimates.
• Conduct bridge inspections and prepare Bridge Condition Reports.
• Use various software and programs for structural analysis, design, and plan preparation.
• Provide constructability reviews and value engineering reviews.
• Monitors project delivery in relation to the contracted scope and fees. Promptly identifies client-requested out-of-scope services and works diligently with the client in either securing additional compensation or limiting efforts to the contracted scope of work while ensuring the client is aware of the limits of negotiated scope.
• Monitors clients’ project delivery goals and proactively identifies issues and obstacles which may compromise or influence the achievement of such goals.
• Negotiate contracts with clients along with developing scope, fees, and schedule.
• Coordinates with firm leaders to plan and secure the required technical and tangible resources for project delivery.
• Schedules internal and external project progress meetings with all disciplines and personnel to monitor project progress.
• Responsible for the organization of project documents and files.

To Be Successful

You will bring your A-game every day and come ready to provide leadership and collaboration and create a dynamic environment for your team! To join IEI's team and take on this role you will have the following qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering is required.
• M.S. degree in Civil / Structural Engineering preferred.
• Active Structural Engineer license in the State of Illinois.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in structural engineering is required.
• NBIS Team Leader certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proven leadership skills with engineering staff and organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment who can work on and contribute to several projects simultaneously.

Benefits and Perks

• Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Program
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Appreciation Program
• IEI University
• An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
• Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
• You are welcome to be your authentic self
• Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Usually works in outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. Often works around dust, asphalt, and concrete.
• Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports.
• Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
• Sometimes needs to put in extra hours, including weekends, to keep up with intense construction work at times and deal with unexpected situations and accidents.
• IEI will provide a company vehicle for fieldwork with acceptable driver's record.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work outdoors in various weather conditions, possibly for an extended period of time, depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require the use of hearing protection.

IEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.