Senior Structural Engineer – Lead Design & Mentorship

CDM Smith; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Chicago is seeking a structural engineer to take ownership of designs and project delivery. You will lead analyses and designs for concrete, steel, and masonry, coordinating with multiple disciplines and client teams.

You’ll mentor junior staff and contribute to technical papers and proposals. Join a collaborative firm with opportunities to work directly with clients, influence project scope, and advance your professional career through mentorship, conferences, and thought

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analyses and designs for reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and other metal structures of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Directs the development of models, drawings, and specifications.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Coordinates designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs structural condition assessments and confined space entries.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Structural layout planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline

PE license

7 years of related experience

Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Job description

CDM Smith in Chicago is seeking a structural engineer to take ownership of designs and project delivery. You will lead analyses and designs for concrete, steel, and masonry, coordinating with multiple disciplines and client teams.

You’ll mentor junior staff and contribute to technical papers and proposals. Join a collaborative firm with opportunities to work directly with clients, influence project scope, and advance your professional career through mentorship, conferences, and thought