Senior Structural Bridge Engineer & Team Lead (Hybrid)

10 4eng; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401k match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision

Dental

Disability insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Education allowance

Job summary

10-4 Engineering PLLC, a Chicago-based structural engineering firm, seeks a licensed Structural Department Manager, Bridges with 12+ years of experience to lead our structural practice. You’ll manage staff, assist with business development, and oversee project delivery from scoping to final design and plan production.

You will coordinate with roadway, geotechnical, hydraulics, and construction disciplines to deliver high-profile transportation projects and mentor junior engineers in a growing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus; Master’s degree is a plus.
• An SE license in Illinois is required; IDOT Bridge Inspection Team Leader strongly preferred.
• At least 12+ years of structural design experience, ideally with IDOT or Illinois Tollway projects.
• Mastery and extensive experience with AASHTO, AREMA, IDOT BM and other bridge design codes.
• Skilled in structural analysis and design software; ability to perform quick calcs to check results.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to make quick and confident decisions.
• Ability to keep projects organized within scope and schedule while guiding junior engineers.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Genuine interest in contributing to a growing, small, close-knit firm and team.

Responsibilities

• Developing and mentoring of current engineering staff, including technical guidance as needed.
• Recruiting, on-boarding, and training of new structural staff as needed.
• Project management, developing structural alternatives, coordinating with other disciplines.
• Guiding the firm’s development of any structural work: calculations, plans, specs, and estimates.
• Point of contact for client on structural projects to relay technical and administrative information.
• Represent the company at client/agency meetings, conferences, interviews, and industry events.
• Assist with preparation of Statements of Interest and technical writeups for Project Approach.
• Scoping, budget development and monitoring; lead contract preparations and negotiations.
• Plan and lay out new structures in coordination with proposed roadway & railway improvements.
• Develop bridge type studies and propose cost effective and durable structural solutions.
• Steer all aspects of the planning phase of design, including finalization of BCRs and TS&Ls.
• Actively guide and check the development of Phase II final plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinate closely with roadway, hydraulics, geotechnical to meet functional and geometric needs.
• Perform inspection, assessment and load ratings of existing bridges, retaining walls, and culverts.
• Prepare detailed condition reports, develop repair options, and estimate construction costs.

Skills

Licensed Structural Engineer

SE license Illinois

Project leadership

Bridge design experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AASHTO codes

AREMA codes

Structural analysis software

Job description

10-4 Engineering PLLC, a Chicago-based structural engineering firm, seeks a licensed Structural Department Manager, Bridges with 12+ years of experience to lead our structural practice. You’ll manage staff, assist with business development, and oversee project delivery from scoping to final design and plan production.

You will coordinate with roadway, geotechnical, hydraulics, and construction disciplines to deliver high-profile transportation projects and mentor junior engineers in a growing,