Principal Engineer

SOCOTEC US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Principal Engineer in Chicago with 10–25 years of design and field experience to lead field investigations, analyses, and design for high-performance building projects.

The role involves interacting with clients and project teams, conducting forensic investigations, and supporting expert witness services while building a local book of business to grow SOCOTEC's Chicago office.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree; Master’s preferred.
• Professional licensure/registration for the state of IL required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and computer aided analysis/design of structures; BIM a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Some travel to attend site meetings and perform investigations.
• Candidate should be able to bring a book of work and clients to SOCOTEC and help grow the Chicago office.
• Service sectors include Infrastructure, Transportation, Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Structural Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations, analysis and design.
• Interact with clients and other design and construction professionals.
• Conduct forensic investigations and litigation support for expert witness services.
• Able to perform business development tasks and develop a book of business.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Design & analysis

Field investigations

Client interaction

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

MS in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred)

IL Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

Structural analysis software

Job description

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelopes, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects.

Job Description

We are looking for a Principal Engineer with 10-25 years of design and field experience.

• Responsible for conducting field investigations, analysis and design
• Interact with clients and other design and construction professionals.
• Conduct forensic investigations and litigation support for expert witness services.
• Able to perform business development tasks and develop a book of business.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• Professional licensure/registration for the state of IL required
• Experienced with AutoCAD and computer aided analysis/design of structures is required and experience with BIM software a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are also required.
• Some travel is required to attend site meetings and perform investigations.
• The successful candidate will be able to bring a book of work and clients to SOCOTEC and help us to grow the Chicago office. Service sectors that include Infrastructure, Transportation, Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Structural Dynamics will be those most strongly considered.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Position: Full time

Salary: $150k-$225k

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.