Staff Structural Engineer - Transportation (Chicago)

Description Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award‑winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We are 100% employee‑owned, with regional and project offices nationwide. Our transportation practice is seeking a staff structural design engineer for our Chicago office. Our ideal candidate is someone with strong technical, interpersonal and communication skills who can collaborate effectively with a team. Responsibilities Work with a multi‑discipline team of engineers and technicians in the design and production of drawings for projects with transportation related structures; not limited to bridges, culverts, and retaining walls. Applies strong knowledge of commonly used civil and structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transportation industry. Perform design/review of structural calculations from the conceptual phase through design completion. Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers. Perform field inspections or measurements. Attend project meetings. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. Or Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering a plus. Minimum 3 years structural engineering experience in the design of highway structures for IDOT, Illinois Tollway preferred. Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) design experience a plus. Illinois Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering License (SE) preferred or ability to obtain. Must have a good understanding of structural design principles, or an aptitude to develop. Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present information. Must have good attention to detail, organization, and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software including MicroStation and Open Bridge Modeler. Experience with design software including MDX, LEAP Bridge, AASHTOWare, Midas Civil, or other comparable technical design and modeling software. Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Limited Travel to Support KC and other Regional Offices 10%. Compensation $105,000.00–155,000.00 Yearly The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program. Benefits Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit our Benefits & Wellness page. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job: Structural Engineering Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago Other Locations: United States Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Req ID: 261864 Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-JH #TRN #J-18808-Ljbffr Burns & McDonnell (old)