Structural Designer I — Transportation Projects & Growth

Benesch; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Structural Designer in Chicago to join the growing Structural team. You will work on transportation projects, perform engineering models, analyses, designs, and supporting calculations, and coordinate drafting for diverse clients.

The role emphasizes data collection, design calculations, and collaboration with project teams, with potential field inspections and travel to sites as needed. Excellent communication and organized work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks.
• The position may include the need to perform Field Inspection and may require travel to project sites.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - e-mails, project memos, reports, etc.)
• Detailed, and organized individual who thrives in environments that are deadline driven.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assimilate data and perform modeling, analysis and/or design calculations of project elements.
• Draw design details under direction of others.
• Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships to pay items.
• Organize calculations to be included in design files, following project standards.
• Coordinate drafting of an element.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Willingness for field inspection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

E.I.T. or aspiring P.E.

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Structural Designer in Chicago to join the growing Structural team. You will work on transportation projects, perform engineering models, analyses, designs, and supporting calculations, and coordinate drafting for diverse clients.

The role emphasizes data collection, design calculations, and collaboration with project teams, with potential field inspections and travel to sites as needed. Excellent communication and organized work style are essential.