Senior Design Engineer – Precast Concrete Leader

Central Processing; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Senior Design Engineer will lead the structural design, analysis, and project management of precast and prestressed concrete systems for County Prestress & Precast in Westmont, IL. You will supervise calculations, shop drawings, QA/QC, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements include a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, 10+ years of experience, PE license, and proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA-3D, and PCI/ACI standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in structural engineering focusing on precast/prestressed concrete.
• PE license; ability to obtain multi-state licensure and/or Illinois SE.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA-3D, Concise or similar.
• Knowledge of PCI standards and precast fabrication methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis and design for precast and prestressed components.
• Manage multiple projects through design, submittal, production, and construction.
• Prepare, review, and seal structural calculations and shop drawings (reinforcement, connections, erection, transport).
• Ensure designs comply with ACI, PCI, IBC, and local codes.
• Lead engineering calculations, reviews, and QA/QC processes.
• Develop value engineering solutions to optimize cost and constructability.
• Create camber control plans, lifting strategies, and shipping solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, drafters, architects, contractors, and production teams.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, designers, and interns.
• Provide field and plant support for prestressing operations.

Skills

PE license

AutoCAD

RISA-3D

FEA

PCI standards

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

Master's preferred

Tools

Concise

RISA-3D

FEA software

Job description

The Senior Design Engineer will lead the structural design, analysis, and project management of precast and prestressed concrete systems for County Prestress & Precast in Westmont, IL. You will supervise calculations, shop drawings, QA/QC, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements include a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, 10+ years of experience, PE license, and proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA-3D, and PCI/ACI standards.