Lead Structural Engineer-Transportation

HR Green, Inc.; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Green, Inc. is seeking a talented Lead Structural Engineer to join our Transportation practice across Illinois offices, including Aurora.

The role leads delivery of robust bridge and transportation structure projects, mentoring junior staff and potentially serving as Project Manager for select assignments. Expect design decisions with limited PM input and opportunities in marketing and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.
• Experience designing bridges and transportation structures in Illinois with progressive responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Use computer software for analysis and design of bridges and structures.
• Lead and mentor junior structural engineers and CAD staff.
• Contribute to design calculations, reports, and construction phase provisions.
• Manage projects to meet budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Develop design procedures to ensure high-quality work.

Skills

Staff management

Project leadership

Mentoring

CAD staff guidance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Professional Aurora, IL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2369

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we're proud to be consistently ranked on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms list. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Summary

HR Green is seeking a talented Lead Structural Engineer to join our team as a regional technical expert within our Transportation practice in one of our Illinois offices (Aurora, McHenry, New Lenox, or Peoria). In this role, the Lead Structural Engineer will spearhead the delivery of technically robust projects crucial to our transportation network, focusing on bridges and other vital transportation structures like culverts, walls and sign structures. The primary objectives include meeting and exceeding both internal and external client expectations while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

As the Lead Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in making significant design decisions within your area of expertise, with minimal input from the Project Manager for assigned projects. You will have the opportunity to mentor staff, contribute to marketing and business development initiatives and take on the role of Project Manager for specific projects that align closely with your specialized discipline. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineer to make a substantial impact on our dynamic and innovative team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use of computer software for the analysis and design of complex bridges and other structures.
• Assessment and rehabilitation design of existing bridges.
• Preparation of technical specifications, technical reports, design calculations, plans and provisions of construction phase services.
• Input of development of engineering budget and schedule to meet project requirements.
• Development of design procedures to facilitate high quality effective work by others.
• Guidance and management of junior structural engineers and CAD staff.
• Participation in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Performing quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Contribute or lead the development of project proposals and agreements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineering License (PE).
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE).
• Project experience must include designing bridges and other transportation structures in Illinois with progressive experience.
• Project experience must include federally funded projects; experience with other state DOT projects is a plus.

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Illinois Salary Transparency amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.