Structural Designer

H&H; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

professional work environment

competitive salary

benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

H&H in Chicago, IL seeks a Structural Designer to join our movable bridge design and inspection team, offering the chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include creating structure drawings in CAD, performing beam and steel/concrete design calculations, developing contract plans, assisting field inspections, and researching codes with the project manager. This role requires a Civil/Structural background and EIT certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required; Master’s is optional.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience.
• EIT certification required.
• Ability to obtain PE within 4 years.
• Interest in inspection, design, and construction of bridges.
• Experience with SAP, CSI Bridge, LARSA 4D, and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Create structure drawings using CAD software.
• Perform structural design calculations (beam design, reinforced concrete and steel structures).
• Develop contract plans, special provisions, and engineer's estimates.
• Assist with field inspections and condition assessments of bridges and other structures.
• Research design options and codes and discuss with the project manager.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP

CSI Bridge

LARSA 4D

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

H&H is offering an exciting opportunity for a Structural Designer to join our team in our Chicago, Illinois Office, focusing on movable bridge design and inspection. We are looking for someone who enjoys technical challenges and shares a passion for engineering.

H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you'll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Create structure drawings using CAD software
• Perform structural design calculations (beam design, reinforced concrete and steel structure design and analysis), sketches, computer modeling, and similar technical work as required
• Develop contract plans, special provisions, and engineer's estimates
• Assist with field inspections and condition assessments of bridges and other structures
• Research design options and codes and discuss with the project manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's optional, in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Zero to four years of relevant experience
• EIT certification
• Ability to obtain PE within 4 years
• Interest in inspection, design, and construction of bridges
• Experience with analytical software such as SAP, CSI Bridge, LARSA 4D, etc
• Experience with CAD software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD

A highly motivated and responsible individual with a strong work ethic

Benefits

• professional work environment
• competitive salary
• benefits package
• 401(k)

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