Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge & Inspection

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer specializing in bridge inspections to lead projects across Illinois. This on-site, permanent role offers a high-impact mix of field work, design review, and technical leadership for a dedicated inspection team.

The ideal candidate holds a PE or SE license, extensive bridge inspection experience, and strong report-writing skills. You will guide junior engineers, coordinate field campaigns, and deliver clear, actionable evaluations to clients.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in bridge engineering and inspections.
• Active PE or SE license.
• Experience leading bridge inspection teams or serving in a senior technical role.
• Knowledge of bridge inspection procedures, structural evaluation, and condition documentation.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to perform field inspections and travel to bridge sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge inspections and structural evaluations across Illinois.
• Provide senior engineering oversight and guidance to inspection teams.
• Conduct field inspections and transportation structure assessments.
• Prepare technical reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate project schedules and client deliverables.

Skills

Bridge inspections

Technical leadership

Field inspections

Report writing

Communication

Education

B.S. Civil/Structural Engineering

PE or SE license

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge & Inspection

$150000 - $225000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-site | Permanent

Lead bridge inspections and structural evaluations across Illinois - combining technical expertise with the opportunity to guide a specialized bridge inspection team.

A bit about us:

Our client is an established engineering consulting firm providing structural, transportation, and infrastructure services. This opportunity is focused on bridge inspections and structural evaluations, with an emphasis on technical leadership, field execution, and the delivery of high-quality inspection work.

Why join us?

• Technical leadership: Guide bridge inspection teams and provide senior-level engineering oversight.
• Engineering focus: Beyond simple inspection work, there are various project opportunities across design and analysis
• Meaningful infrastructure work: Help evaluate the condition and safety of bridges and transportation structures.
• Field and office variety: Combine hands-on inspections with structural analysis, reporting, and project coordination.
• Career ownership: Take responsibility for inspection assignments and support the development of junior engineers.
• Specialized expertise: Work within a focused bridge inspection and structural engineering practice.

Job Details

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant professional experience in bridge engineering and bridge inspections.
• Active PE or SE license.
• Experience leading bridge inspection teams or serving in a senior technical role.
• Knowledge of bridge inspection procedures, structural evaluation, and condition documentation.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to perform field inspections and travel to bridge sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Illinois bridge inspection team leader designation or applicable qualifications.
• Experience with IDOT bridge inspection projects and procedures.
• Familiarity with NBIS requirements and FHWA bridge inspection standards.
• Experience with bridge load ratings, structural analysis, and rehabilitation recommendations.
• Experience managing inspection teams, project schedules, and client deliverables.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.