Engineer I (Structural)

HBM Engineering Group, LLC; Hillside (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) company contribution

Education assistance and tuition reimb

Disability insurance

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

HBM Engineering Group is seeking an Engineer I (Structural) to join our Hillside, IL team. The role focuses on 3D structural analysis, bridge assessment, and ensuring compliance with AASHTO/IDOT standards while supporting bridge projects.

Responsibilities include OpenRoads/OpenBridge Designer modeling, producing condition reports, and collaborating with senior engineers and interns on design-build and field inspection activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering or related field with at least 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3D structural analysis and finite element modeling for complex bridges (concrete and steel).
• Conduct fracture critical inspections and assessments for various bridge types.
• Prepare bridge condition reports per IDOT/Tollway guidelines and perform life cycle cost analyses.
• Model 3D bridge geometry in OpenBridge Designer/OpenRoads and prepare construction drawings.
• Assist design-build teams and field inspection efforts for buildings and bridges.
• Supervise and guide junior engineers and interns on tasks.

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

IDOT standards

AASHTO/AISC/ACI design codes

Job description

HBM Engineering Group is seeking an Engineer I (Structural). Worksite: 4415 Harrison Street, Suite 231, Hillside, IL, 60162.

Responsibilities

• Perform three dimensional (3D) structural analysis and finite element modelling for complex concrete and structural steel bridges, such as curved, movable and segmental bridges.
• Perform fracture critical, element level, in-depth & routine bridge inspections, and assessment for structural simple, advanced, typical advanced and curved steel bridges.
• Perform bridge structural rating in accordance with AASHTO, IDOT and Tollway Standards for Advanced, Advanced Typical and complex concrete bridges utilizing AASHTOWare BrR Software or utilizing data output from a 3D finite element model to rate the structure utilizing in house Mathcad and excel design calculation files.
• Model 3D bridge geometry and layouts in OpenBridge Designer and OpenRoads.
• Preparation of bridge condition reports in accordance with IDOT and Tollway guidelines and standards.
• Preparation of Life Cycle Cost Analysis: an economical evaluation technique that evaluates the total cost of owning, operating, maintaining and disposing of a bridge over its entire life, rather than its initial rehabilitation cost.
• Assist a Design Build master planning team to develop all required documents for ongoing and future design-built projects.
• Assist the structural team in field inspection, assessment, load rating and structural repair plans for residential, recreational and commercial buildings.
• Assist the young engineers and interns in providing guidance and directions to complete their tasks to meet client's expectations.
• Supervises Employees.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field plus 1 year of experience in Structural Engineering or related occupation.
• Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with:
• 1) AASHTO, AREMA, LRFD Specifications, QA/QC checks and other relevant bridge design codes;
• 2) Conducting and assisting with structural field inspections of bridges and related structures, with strong documentation skills using IDOT, AASHTO and NHI (National Highway Institute) Standards;
• 3) MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, for the preparation of construction plans AutoCAD with IDOT standards;
• 4) AASHTO, AISC, and ACI design codes;
• 5) Perform structural engineering design and analysis, including steel and concrete bridges;
• 6) Developing detailed design documents, including construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for bridge and transportation projects;
• 7) Assisting in field construction inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications;
• 8) Supporting senior engineers with technical and feasibility studies, including site investigations.

Benefits

HBM offers a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid holidays and paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal); a generous 401(k) company contribution; professional development with education assistance and tuition reimbursement; group and disability insurance; and rewards for employee referrals.