Professional Engineer, Structural

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to design new rail-critical structures and oversee repairs for maintenance facilities, fueling stations, and bulk handling buildings. You will work with graduate and senior engineers to deliver plans and calculations.

This on-site role requires a PE license, 5–12 years of experience in heavy industrial projects, ability to navigate permits, and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• PE licensure in at least one state or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
• 5–12 years of experience designing heavy industrial structural projects.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and navigating the permit process.
• Strong writing and drafting abilities for plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for meetings, visits, and site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Design new construction and develop repairs for rail-critical structures such as maintenance facilities, fueling stations, bulk handling structures, and administration buildings.
• Prepare design calculations, plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Perform construction observation and inspection services.
• Collaborate with Graduate Engineers and senior registered engineers on designs.
• Share expertise while learning from other engineers.
• Develop and grow project management skills and take on increasing responsibility.
• Support Class I, short line, and passenger railroads across the country.
• Collaborate with in-house structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and architecture professionals.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationships

Technical Writing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design new construction and develop repairs for existing rail-critical structures, including maintenance facilities, fueling stations, bulk handling structures, and administration buildings


• Prepare design calculations, plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates


• Perform construction observation and inspection services


• Work alongside Graduate Engineers and senior registered engineers on designs


• Share expertise while learning from other engineers


• Develop and grow project management skills and take on increasing responsibility


• Support Class I, short line, and passenger railroads across the country


• Collaborate with in-house structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and architecture professionals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering


• PE license in at least one state, or ability to obtain licensure within six months


• 5–12 years of experience designing heavy industrial structural projects


• Experience working with regulatory agencies and navigating the permit process


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, RISA, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Skill in drafting and assembling plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates


• Track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposals, technical reports, and project team meetings


• Ability to travel up to 20% for project meetings, client visits, and site inspections, with occasional overnight trips

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Civil or Structural Engineering with a focus on designing and repairing rail-critical structures. Proficient in project management, regulatory compliance, and client relationship management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering


• PE License


• 5–12 Years Of Experience In Heavy Industrial Structural Projects


• Proficiency In AutoCAD


• Experience With Regulatory Agencies

Hard Skills

• Design Calculations


• Plan Sets


• Specifications


• Construction Cost Estimates


• Construction Observation


• Inspection Services


• Drafting Skills


• Project Management Skills

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication


• Strong Verbal Communication


• Client Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• PE License

Industry Keywords

• Rail-Critical Structures


• Maintenance Facilities


• Fueling Stations


• Bulk Handling Structures


• Class I Railroads


• Short Line Railroads


• Passenger Railroads

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD


• RISA


• Microsoft Office