Civil / Structural Engineer

MKA International, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago is looking for a mid-to-senior level Civil / Structural Engineer. The role involves forensic engineering and requires a strong understanding of structural systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Illinois licensure, and relevant field experience. The company offers a competitive salary of $90k to $100k, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer and minimum 2-5 years of structural engineering experience.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI).
• Experience in providing Litigation Support, including Expert Testimony.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work to document conditions and damages to structural systems.
• Utilize technical knowledge to establish repair scope recommendations.
• Communicate with clients and provide detailed reports.

Skills

Knowledge of structural behavior

Strong written communication skills

Field experience

Understanding of building codes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensure as Professional Engineer in Illinois

Job description

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We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of structural systems and their components for use in forensic engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired but not necessary if background is strong in design. Building system types include, but not limited to, steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of structural behavior, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with code officials and contractors and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus. Minimum 2-5 Years Structural Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of structural behavior.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of structural engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.
  
  

Compensation: $90k – $100k

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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