Senior Structural Engineer

Lochner; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. You will lead and manage bridge design projects, conduct advanced structural analysis, and mentor junior engineers. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering, over 10 years of experience, and the ability to obtain PE and SE licenses. The role offers competitive benefits, and flexible work schedules may be accommodated.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bridge design and analysis experience.
• PE and SE licenses or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience in steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete design.

Responsibilities

• Function as the Lead Structural Engineer or Project Manager on transportation projects.
• Perform advanced structural analysis on complex bridge projects.
• Provide mentoring and technical oversight to design teams.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Leadership skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

LARSA 4D

CSI Bridge

Bentley CAD tools

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

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About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Your Impact

• Function as the Lead Structural Engineer or Project Manager on transportation projects that include bridges, retaining walls, and culverts.
• Perform advanced structural analysis on complex bridge projects with flared and curved framing.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to other design team members, junior engineers, and technicians.
• Experience with bridge inspection, assessment, and bridge condition reports.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, technical reports, and cost estimates for procurement and construction.
• Provide technical oversight and quality checking of deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines on multi-discipline transportation projects.
• Provide input and technical guidance to CAD technicians.
• Monitor productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel.
• Monitor the quality and progress of the structural work product, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.
• Prepare structural scopes of work.
• Prepare work plans and schedules.
• Support business development efforts as required.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering are required.
• 10+ years of bridge design and analysis experience.
• PE and SE or ability to obtain these two licenses within one year is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete design.
• Proficiency in bridge engineering software, including LARSA 4D and/or CSI Bridge, and Bentley CAD tools is preferred.
• Working knowledge of 3D Parametric design software is a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills.
• Working knowledge of various state Bridge Design Manuals.

Commitment

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Benefits

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.