Project Engineer II - Bridge Design (50593)

Collins Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Engineers is seeking a Structural Project Engineer II to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in structural design and inspection, particularly in bridge engineering. Responsibilities include managing projects, liaising with clients, and conducting inspections.

Collins Engineers provides a supportive environment for career growth and offers relocation assistance. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) certification is required.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Experience in the design of bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and ports.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) required.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs engineering computations.
• Provides technical engineering expertise to ensure compliance with standards.
• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves design issues.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Bridges engineering

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microstation

Openroads/bridge

Excel

Mathcad

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Chicago, IL 60661. Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00. Job Category: Engineering.

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Project Engineer II to play a key role on our team in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural design and structural inspection and an interest in bridge engineering, with the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and perform both structural inspections and design. This is a great opportunity for a technically driven professional who is looking for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Provides technical engineering expertise to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field and/or design issues.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Makes design recommendations and/or adaptations.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Able to work directly with clients. Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Is familiar with project budgets and timelines and apprises the Project Manager of potential or anticipated changes in scope.
• Assists in coordinating project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Assists in proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, project planning, and project quality.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Directs and supervises the work of other engineers, technicians, drafters and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receive such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Relocation is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• 4-10 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Experience in the design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) required.
• Proficient knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Working knowledge in office automation, CADD, and engineering automation tools. Microstation and Openroads/bridge at a minimum.
• Working knowledge of structural design software and automation software for component design (Excel, Mathcad). BrR and STAAD experience at a minimum.
• Must possess strong technical verbal and writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities.
• The employee must be capable of driving/operating a motor vehicle for company business and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residence.