REMOTE Structural Bridge Engineer

Jobot; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Bonuses

401k plan

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Illinois to lead the structural design effort for transportation and municipal projects. You will mentor engineers, review analyses, and coordinate with clients and contractors to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

You should have a Civil Engineering degree with structural emphasis, 5+ years of experience, a P.E. license in Illinois (SE preferred), and strong communication skills for cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• P.E. license in Illinois; SE preferred.
• 5+ years of structural design experience.
• Experience with bridges, retaining walls, junction chambers, and other transportation-related design.
• Strong written and verbal communication for client coordination.
• Ability to perform field investigations, site visits, and construction-phase support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering effort for transportation and public infrastructure projects for governmental and municipal clients.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering staff.
• Prepare and review engineering analyses, technical documentation, and construction plans for transportation structures.
• Support the design of highways, roadways, drainage, and structural systems per industry standards.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Structural design

Bridge design

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis

Master's degree preferred

P.E. license in Illinois

SE preferred

Job description

Job details

Great team culture + Professional Growth opportunities + Top notch benefits

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us

This company is a civil engineering consulting firm with decades of experience delivering transportation, structural, and municipal infrastructure projects. Our team designs and rehabilitates bridges, roadways, and public works across multiple states, partnering closely with public agencies, contractors, and communities to keep projects on schedule and within budget. With offices supporting both regional and multi-state work, we combine deep technical expertise with a hands-on, collaborative approach to solving complex structural challenges. We are looking for a talented structural engineer to join the team.

Why join us

At our client, you'll join a tight-knitted team of licensed engineers and technical staff who take pride in mentoring the next generation of talent while tackling technically demanding infrastructure work. You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of project types — from bridge rehabilitation to new structural design — using both established methods and emerging tools in the field. We value clear communication, strong client relationships, and giving engineers real ownership over their projects from concept through construction. Employees here benefit from steady project pipelines, opportunities for professional licensure support, and a culture that recognizes individual contributions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of structural design experience
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering (Master's a plus)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Illinois, SE preferred
• Experience with structural design of bridges, retaining walls, junction chambers, and other transportation related design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and contractor coordination
• Ability to perform field investigations, site visits, and construction-phase support as needed

Job duties

• Lead the structural engineering effort for transportation and public infrastructure projects delivered for a variety of governmental and municipal clients.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering professionals and design staff, supporting project execution and employee development.
• Prepare and review engineering analyses, technical documentation, and construction plans for a diverse range of transportation-related structures and infrastructure components.
• Support the design of highway, roadway, drainage, and structural systems, ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Perks

• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Individual performance based bonuses
• 401k Profit sharing plan

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