Senior Structural Engineer

NORR; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NORR as a Senior Structural Engineer in Chicago, where you will lead design solutions on diverse building projects. With over 10 years of experience, you will collaborate with various disciplines while ensuring compliance with codes and standards. This full-time position allows flexibility of working from home or the office, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project work experience in structural engineering.
• Successfully completed engineering software proficiency.
• Registered with a relevant professional engineering association.

Responsibilities

• Design components of building structures while adhering to codes.
• Perform engineering activities such as calculations and code research.
• Evaluate site conditions and perform site surveys for new constructions.

Skills

Proficiency in Engineering software skills (AutoCAD, Revit)

Engineering knowledge of structural systems

Familiarity with building codes

Education

Related post-secondary education

Job description

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The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below. Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.

We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions are also part of our total rewards. To support your well-being, we offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs.

This role reports into the above-mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home or from a NORR office. This position requires the individual to be within commuting distance from our NORR Chicago office to attend site visits and client meetings.

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies. Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs components of the overall building including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Evaluates engineering design requirements and creates drawings to support constructions projects
• Performs engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research, laying out components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluates site conditions, including zoning requirements and site constraints and performs site surveys and field reviews to accurately document existing and new construction conditions
• Synthesizes, interprets and coordinates technical information to write engineering specifications for Project Manuals
• Reviews project products, services and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls
  
  

Required Skills

• Is proficient in Engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit, as well as structural engineering systems design software
• Engineering knowledge related to building structural systems and multiple building types
• Familiarity with architectural design concepts and building codes is required
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Registered with a relevant professional engineering association
  
  

Required Experience

• 10+ years of project work experience
• Experience in structural engineering buildings systems
• Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 /annually

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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