Lead Structures Bridge Group – Chicago Transportation

STV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 179,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Licensure Support

Job summary

STV is seeking a Structures Bridge Group Leader to lead the Illinois Transportation practice from our Chicago office. You will guide technical delivery, mentor engineers, and expand our regional presence with IDOT, Tollway, CTA, Metra, and Amtrak relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership in bridge/structural design, project management, and business development, with travel to project sites and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Active PE and S.E. licenses in Illinois.
• 15+ years in structural transportation with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD, IDOT and Illinois Tollway standards.
• Experience supporting proposals and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow STV's bridge and structural transportation group in Illinois, aligning team priorities with strategic and financial objectives.
• Serve as Project Manager/Design Manager for highway, transit, and rail projects from planning through construction.
• Oversee design, rehabilitation, inspection, load rating, and related transportation structures.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, resources, and financial performance.
• Build relationships with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CTA, Metra, Amtrak, and regional stakeholders.
• Drive capture planning, proposals, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate resources and workShare across STV offices for large programs.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop structural engineers at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

PE license

S.E. license

Bridge design

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Illinois standards

Staff development

Mentoring

Proposal support

Education

B.S. Civil Eng

M.S. Civil Eng

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge

AutoCAD

CSI Bridge

Job description

STV is seeking a Structures Bridge Group Leader to lead the Illinois Transportation practice from our Chicago office. You will guide technical delivery, mentor engineers, and expand our regional presence with IDOT, Tollway, CTA, Metra, and Amtrak relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership in bridge/structural design, project management, and business development, with travel to project sites and meetings as needed.