Staff Engineer-I | Chicago

PARADIGM Structural Engineers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-paid health, dental, and vision coverage

Two weeks paid vacation

Work from home eligibility

401k with company match

Use of PARADIGM owned condominium

Job summary

A structural engineering firm in Chicago is seeking a Staff Engineer responsible for developing analytical models, performing structural analysis, and preparing calculation packages. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil/Structural Engineering and 0-2 years of experience in structural design. Benefits include health coverage, paid vacation, work from home options, and a 401k program. Salary ranges from $70k to $90k based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of engineering experience in structural analysis and design.
• Experience in preparing plans and detail drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical models for structural designs.
• Perform structural analysis and prepare calculation packages.
• Review contractor submittals.

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Revit

MS Word

MS Excel

Enercalc

ETABS

SAP

Education

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

MS in Civil/Structural Engineering

EIT Certification

Job description

The Staff Engineer is an entry-level structural designer responsible for developing analytical models, performing structural analysis, preparing calculation packages, and reviewing contractor submittals. Staff Engineers work as part of a design team under the supervision of a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Associate.

Qualifications

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

MS and EIT preferred

Individuals should have 0-2 years of increasing engineering experience in structural analysis and design, as well as experience in preparing plans and detail drawings.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills preferred.

Familiarity with Revit and software such as MS Word & Excel, Enercalc, and ETABS or SAP is helpful.

Competitive health, dental and vision coverage with employee premiums 100% paid by PARADIGM.

Two weeks (10 days) paid vacation per year, which will be prorated relative to your start date.

Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day (4 additional days of paid time off).

Sick leave will be accrued at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, starting on the first day of employment.

After 6 months of employment, employee is eligible to work from home up to 4 days per month.

After 6 months of employment, employee is eligible to participate in our 401k program with company match.

After 90 days of employment, employee is eligible to use PARADIGM owned condominium at the Everline Resort located in Olympic Valley, California.

Compensation

Salary range for this position is $70k-$90k The pay rate is based on factors such as geographic location, experience, education and skills.