Senior Structural Engineer — Lead Design & Projects

ame pakistan; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AME Design Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Downers Grove, IL to guide full structural scope for design/build projects across diverse facilities. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and deliver comprehensive design packages with innovative automated methods.

You bring 5–15 years of progressive design experience, a Civil/Structural background, and BIM proficiency (Revit). PE/SE licensure is preferred and the firm supports licensure pursuits.

Qualifications

• Preferred prior experience working as a consulting structural engineer
• 5 - 15 years of design experience of increasing complexity projects
• BS in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering
• PE and/or Structural Engineer licensure preferred; AME Design Group may support licensure
• Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities/projects to accomplish desired results
• Expertise utilizing structural engineering software such as Etabs, SAFE, SAP, RAM, Enercalc, L-pile, etc. for structural design
• BIM experience – Revit required, Tekla Structures is a plus
• Industrial and Warehouse building design experience is a plus
• Steel connection design experience is a plus
• Load-bearing, Cold-Formed metal framing (CFMF) design experience is a plus
• Familiarity with advanced design spreadsheets is a plus
• Experience with parametric design approaches using Grasshopper, Dynamo, and other methods is a plus
• Programming language/coding experience such as VBA, C#, Python, and other languages is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed structural designs for design/build projects across several project-types.
• Design and specify structural systems including load calculations, gravity and lateral system analysis, structural details, and connections for various projects.
• Work with our multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver projects.
• Lead projects with supporting engineering and modeling staff to deliver comprehensive structural design packages.
• Assist in the development of industry-leading automated design methods and tools as part of a forward-thinking, innovation-focused team of engineers and R&D staff.
• Work with our fabrication modeling team to facilitate successful project execution.
• Provide value engineering reviews and alternate design options to maximize cost savings, optimize lead times, and better execute projects.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on technical issues as structural expert
• Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Design coordination

Problem solving

Education

BS in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering

PE and/or SE licensure preferred

Tools

Etabs

SAFE

SAP

RAM

Enercalc

L-pile

Revit

Tekla Structures

Grasshopper

Dynamo

VBA

C#

Python

Job description

AME Design Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Downers Grove, IL to guide full structural scope for design/build projects across diverse facilities. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and deliver comprehensive design packages with innovative automated methods.

You bring 5–15 years of progressive design experience, a Civil/Structural background, and BIM proficiency (Revit). PE/SE licensure is preferred and the firm supports licensure pursuits.