Senior Structural Engineer - Technical Manager

Geosyntec Consultants; Berlin (IL, CT); On-site; USD 118,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead diverse projects in Chicago. This role involves providing technical guidance, managing design teams, and ensuring quality control in various construction projects, including bridges and complex foundations. With a commitment to professional growth, the firm offers competitive pay and benefits, fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a dynamic team dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges and advancing your career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Disability Insurance

Personal Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in structural design and detailing.
• Expertise in steel and concrete structures.
• Strong project management and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and lead design teams.
• Ensure quality control of construction documents.
• Conduct structural condition assessments.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Steel Connections Design

Reinforced Concrete Design

Repair/Retrofit Design

Numerical Modeling Tools

Project Management

OSHA Training

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration

Structural Engineer (S.E.) Registration

Tools

RISA

ETABS

RAM

SAP2000

SAFE

GSA

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Studio

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Technical Manager

Primary Location

US-IL-Chicago

ID

2025-3193

Category

Structural Engineering

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Additional Location

US-IL-Oak Brook

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career bringing solutions to unique challenges each day?

Geosyntec is growing and we are looking for a SeniorStructural Engineer in our Chicago or Oak Brook, IL, offices to serve as a technical manager in the Structural Engineering Department of our Geostructural and Construction Engineering practice. As a member of our growing practice, you will be asked to apply your knowledge of structural engineering to series of technically diverse and unique construction projects. As the technical manager your job will be to provide technical oversight and lead the design team through the engineering process and plan development. As Geosyntec has a very diverse set of clients, there is a broad spectrum of projects that may involve; bridge and heavy-civil construction, erection and controlled demolition engineering, earth retaining structures, complex foundations, and/or dams and containment structures. Join us to support the continued growth and development of our Geostructural and Construction Engineering practice!

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance throughout the design process, often serving as the senior reviewer of calculations and structural models.
• Provide quality control of construction documents.
• Assisting and Training Early and Mid-Career professionals with CAD coordination and plan development for particularly unique challenges while serving as the Task/Project manager, maintaining control of the design process throughout.
• Be able to serve as Engineer of Record.
• Contribute as required as a designer/analyst.
• Structural value engineering, third party design and constructability review, and risk assessment.
• Structural Condition Assessments.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural engineering focus. (required)
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural). (preferred)
• Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). (required)
• Professional registration as a Structural Engineer (S.E.) (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years (10+ preferred) directly relevant experience in a design environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience in the design and detailing of steel connections and reinforced concrete. (required)
• Experience in repair/retrofit design of concrete and steel structures. (required)
• The ability to sit for the NCEES 20-Hour Structural Engineering exam within two years of hire. (preferred)
• Knowledge of relevant structural engineering design and detailing software (RISA, ETABS, RAM, SAP2000, SAFE, GSA, etc.) (required)
• Knowledge of design collaboration software (Bluebeam Studio), and operation of CAD/VDC/BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.). (preferred)
• Knowledge of general numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• Experience working within the construction sector or performing design work for contractors/construction managers. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, and meeting strict deadlines. (required)
• Current OSHA 10-hr training. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $118,955/year / Maximum Salary: $187,350 /year (Chicago, Oak Brook, IL)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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