Senior Structural Engineer

KDM Engineering; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time-off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

KDM Engineering in Chicago is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their award-winning team. This role involves civil engineering design, project coordination, and collaboration with skilled professionals to deliver excellent service in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering, a preferred SE license, and over 7 years of experience in areas such as utilities infrastructure and transportation. KDM Engineering offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Experience or knowledge in surveying, land development, and utilities infrastructure.
• Understanding regulatory agency laws and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a project team in civil engineering design.
• Prepare and review proposals and contracts.
• Lead design phases and coordinate activities.

Skills

Structural Engineer (SE) license

AutoCAD Civil3D

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Time management and organization skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT or PE license

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Chicago, IL

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Civil Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. KDM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a people‑first work environment, and a hybrid work schedule.

Salary: $90k - $115k per year

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to a project team consisting of professional engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of all facets of civil engineering
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of civil engineering‑related issues
• Create civil designs from preliminary to as‑built stages
• Produce civil engineering plans, surveys, data and information, construction documents, and related reports in a clear and concise manner to meet client specifications
• Act as a team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of civil engineering work
• Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub‑consultants and clients
• Perform and/or oversee designs for underground and overhead power installations
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
• Interact with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations
• Research available equipment and proven pre‑engineered systems for the execution of required project designs
• Design stage tickets and information retrieval of utility atlas maps and coordination with survey field staff
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
• Direct the work of drafting and designer support staff to complete projects
• Work directly with clients, KDM staff, and consultants
• Conduct site walk‑downs and work directly with construction contractors

Qualifications & Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering or other accredited engineering degree
• Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred
• EIT or PE license with ability for reciprocity in other states preferred
• 7+ years of experience
• Experience or knowledge of surveying, construction and design feasibility, utilities infrastructure, land development, transportation, water/drainage, power distribution
• Experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D
• Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances, and regulations for municipality, county, state, and federal agencies permitting submittals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team to efficiently complete tasks and assignments
• Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects and tasks with the ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget
• Adherence to quality standards and company procedures with high focus on accuracy and quality of work

Benefits & Perks

• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life, long‑term disability, and short‑term disability insurances
• Paid time‑off
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer leave
• HSA
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Professional development assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly team‑building outings
• Laid‑back office culture, flexibility & happy hours
• Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Equal Employment Opportunity

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.