ENGINEER

Merritt Hospitality, LLC d/b/a HEI Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning, employee-owned engineering firm seeking a Bridge Engineer in Chicago. You will design and analyze steel and concrete bridges, perform load ratings, and coordinate with CADD and project engineers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Illinois DOT, Tollway, and Chicago DOT, with a strong focus on code compliance and quality documentation. Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Structural degree, PE or SE path, and 4–7 years of bridge experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Active PE license or ability to obtain SE within two years.
• 4-7 years of structural/bridge design experience.
• Familiarity with Illinois DOT, Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards.
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD, NBIS, and bridge inspections is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering design and analysis for bridges and related transportation structures.
• Develop calculations, plans, specs, and cost estimates in coordination with engineers and CAD staff.
• Apply AASHTO LRFD and agency standards throughout the design process.
• Conduct calculations for superstructure/substructure components and deep foundations.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver integrated design packages.
• Participate in meetings with clients and agencies to resolve technical issues.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and provide construction support under supervision.

Skills

Bridge design

AASHTO LRFD

Structural calculations

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

CSi Bridge

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

LEAP Bridge

LEAP LPILE

MicroStation

OpenRoads/Bridge Modeler

Mathcad

Excel

Job description

Bridge Engineer

Stanley Consultants is an award‑winning and industry‑leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee‑owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long‑term career!

Job Title - Bridge Engineer

Location – Chicago, IL

Job Type – Hybrid

Requisition ID - 11287

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform structural engineering design and analysis for steel and concrete bridges, retaining walls, culverts, foundations and other transportation structures.
• Develop structural calculations, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for preliminary and final bridge designs in coordination with project engineers and CADD staff.
• Apply AASHTO LRFD and applicable Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, and other agency standards and procedures throughout the design process.
• Perform engineering calculations for superstructure and substructure components, including steel and prestressed concrete girders, piers, abutments, retaining walls, and deep foundations.
• Perform bridge rehabilitation, structural evaluation, and load rating analyses of existing structures, as project needs require.
• Coordinate structural design with roadway, geotechnical, drainage, traffic, CADD, and other disciplines to develop complete and coordinated transportation design packages.
• Participate in project and technical meetings with clients and agencies, including Illinois DOT and Illinois Tollway, and assist in resolving design, constructability, and other technical issues.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction support under the guidance of senior engineers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Ability to obtain a Structural Engineer (SE) license within two years. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• 4-7 years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
• Familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures.
• Experience with bridge design, load rating, and inspection of various structure types.
• Experience in bridge load rating analyses using AASHTO LRFR and LFR, as well as familiarity with bridge inspections in accordance with NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards), is a plus.
• Design experience using AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes and standards. Familiarity with AREMA design codes is a plus.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software, including CSi Bridge, SAP2000, and STAAD.Pro for 3D modeling and analysis; LEAP Bridge and MDX Software for steel and prestressed concrete girder design; and LEAP Bridge and LPILE for substructure design. Proficient in Mathcad and Excel for hand calculations and verification. Experienced in MicroStation and OpenRoads/Bridge Modeler for CAD production and plan preparation.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations for verification of superstructure and substructure components, including girders, piers, abutments, retaining walls, and deep foundations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in coordinating with clients, preparing technical reports (load rating reports, BCRs, feasibility studies), and responding to RFIs and submittals.

Salary range for IL location

Compensation details: 94100-120875 Yearly Salary

$94,100 - $120,875 a year

Work-Life Balance

• Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
• Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).