Senior Structural Bridge Engineer - Hybrid Schedule & Growth

GRAEF; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Training, mentorship, and leadership"

Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plans

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual Dress

Job summary

GRAEF is seeking a technical Bridge Engineer for our Chicago O'Hare office to design bridges and other road structures as part of a skilled team. You will lead design efforts, perform structural analysis, review drawings, and mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ bridge experience, IL PE license, and IDOT/Tollway familiarity, plus strong knowledge of MicroStation. A Master’s degree and FHWA qualifications are a plus. Flexible hours and a hybrid schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with Structural emphasis; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in structural design or inspection of bridges using IDOT standards; CDOT/Tollway experience a plus.
• Bridge inspection experience and qualification per FHWA; IDOT Team Leader certification preferred.
• NHI training course 130055 or 130056 required.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design; working knowledge of MicroStation.
• PE license in IL required; SE license in IL required or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience in business development and project management a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for bridges per IDOT and Tollway requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to perform structural analysis and design for Illinois highways and Tollways.
• Review shop drawings and conduct NBIS inspections of bridges and highway structures.
• Lead design meetings and coordinate with team members.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Bridge inspection

IDOT/Tollway guidelines

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master's degree (preferred)

IL PE license

IL SE license or ability to obtain within 1 year

NHI Safety Inspection training (#130055 or #130056)

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

GRAEF is seeking a technical Bridge Engineer for our Chicago O'Hare office to design bridges and other road structures as part of a skilled team. You will lead design efforts, perform structural analysis, review drawings, and mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ bridge experience, IL PE license, and IDOT/Tollway familiarity, plus strong knowledge of MicroStation. A Master’s degree and FHWA qualifications are a plus. Flexible hours and a hybrid schedule are offered.