Senior Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer/Senior Structural Engineer
Salary Range - $145,600-$187,200 [exempt] based on experience & licensure
Sign On Bonus: Yes. Amount offered depends on experience.
Experience - 5 years minimum in structural engineering design of structural transportation design elements including bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, junction chambers, and other elements utilized in transportation design
Position will be based out of Itasca, IL office; corporate headquarters (western Chicago suburbs, near Schaumburg & O'Hare Airport)

• Hybrid schedule is allowable for this position

Company Size: 50-100 employees, founded in 1978, offices in Itasca (IL) and Indianapolis (IN)
nnual Billings: 12M+
Civil Engineering Disciplines Within Firm:

• Transportation Engineering
• Municipal Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
  • (Wetlands/Waters of the US, Threatened & Endangered Species, Erosion & Sediment Control Inspections)
• Water Resources Engineering
• Traffic Engineering

Benefit Offerings:

• Medical (HMO, PPO, HSA plans offered) through Blue-Cross, Blue-Shield of Illinois
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance Offerings
• ccidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance
• 401(K) Profit Sharing Plan
• Performance Bonus Eligibility

Job Duties:

• Serve as Structural Engineer for roadway/transportation design projects for IDOT, INDOT, or Local Agency (Municipality, Divisions of Transportation) projects, either locally-funded or state/federally-funded under supervision of Director of Structural Engineering
• Provide guidance, leadership and training to design team (structural engineers, technicians)
• Communicate design to clients, as required, including IDOT/INDOT Bridge Office
• Preparation of all structural calculations and design plans for
  • Retaining Walls
  • Box Culverts
  • Bridges (single or multi-span), simple or complex
  • Junction Chambers
  • Type, Size, & Location (TS&L) plans
• Perform Structural Inspections consistent with IDOT/AASHTO standards
• Oversee projects according to schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.
• Regional (Chicago Metro area) travel occasionally required to project site or client meetings - mileage reimbursement eligible per State of Illinois policy
• Calculation of project quantities

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering (desired)
• Registered Structural Engineer in the State of Illinois (desired) - S.E. license
  • Or ability to obtain S.E. license within 12 months of start date
• Fully Eligible to Work in U.S. (BLA will not/does not sponsor Visas)
• 5+ years professional structural engineering design experience in transportation
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Excellent organizational and management skills
• bility to lead teams in a collaborative environment
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Structural design software use as required

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.


Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.


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