Structural Engineer

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

Job summary

Bluehire in Chicago seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead building design projects, review owner needs, and prepare calculations and drawings for approval.

Requires a BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) and a PE license; proficiency with IBC/ASCE 7 and software such as RISA 3D/Floor, RAM Steel, ADAPT, Enercalc, Woodworks, Ramsteel, and MS Office; strong report writing, presentations, and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited college.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Proficient with the IBC and ASCE 7 building design codes as well as material specific design codes for steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Proficient with structural engineering software such as RISA 3D/Floor, RAM Steel, ADAPT Floorpro/Edge/Matt, Enercalc, Woodworks, Ramsteel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have ability to write reports and business correspondence. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to review owner engineering needs and prepare options for owner review and direction.
• Analyze the design requirements, specifications, and performance requirements to determine the best and most appropriate designs to meet customer expectations, code requirements, and all life and safety considerations.
• Determine feasibility of designing new facility engineering systems or modifying existing systems considering cost, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical factors.
• Provide technical information concerning advantages and limitations which affect long range facility and space planning.
• Prepare or direct preparation of calculations and designs for structural engineering systems and detailed drawings. Responsible for the technical accuracy and completeness of the project documents on assigned projects.
• Compile and analyze operation, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified designs.
• Provide leadership, training and work direction for Junior Engineers, Engineers in Training, and Designers working on assigned projects.
• Sign and seal engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.
• Responsible for disciplinary budget on assigned projects.
• Coordinate the weekly team scheduling needs in support of the Director for the local DC structural staff.
• Responsible for the design process coordination of the engineering discipline with the other discipline leaders.
• Perform quality assurance reviews as per the Client's quality assurance process and guidelines.
• Bring forward project and process insights/lessons learned for continuing education growth of team members.
• Participate with the Director of Structural Engineering in interviewing and onboarding for new DC structural team members.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Report writing

Client interaction

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering license

Tools

RISA 3D/Floor

RAM Steel

ADAPT Floorpro

ADAPT Edge

ADAPT Matt

Enercalc

Woodworks

Ramsteel

MS Office

Job description

• Must have BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Must be proficient with the IBC and ASCE 7 building design codes as well as material specific design codes for steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Must be proficient with structural engineering software such as RISA 3D/Floor, RAM Steel, ADAPT Floorpro/Edge/Matt, Enercalc, Woodworks, Ramsteel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have ability to write reports and business correspondence. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.

Key Requirements

• Meet with clients to review owner engineering needs and prepare options for owner review and direction.
• Analyze the design requirements, specifications, and performance requirements to determine the best and most appropriate designs to meet customer expectations, code requirements, and all life and safety considerations.
• Determine feasibility of designing new facility engineering systems or modifying existing systems considering cost, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical factors.
• Provide technical information concerning advantages and limitations which affect long range facility and space planning.
• Prepare or direct preparation of calculations and designs for structural engineering systems and detailed drawings. Responsible for the technical accuracy and completeness of the project documents on assigned projects.
• Compile and analyze operation, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified designs.
• Provide leadership, training and work direction for Junior Engineers, Engineers in Training, and Designers working on assigned projects.
• Sign and seal engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.
• Responsible for disciplinary budget on assigned projects.
• Coordinate the weekly team scheduling needs in support of the Director for the local DC structural staff.
• Responsible for the design process coordination of the engineering discipline with the other discipline leaders.
• Perform quality assurance reviews as per the Client's quality assurance process and guidelines.
• Bring forward project and process insights/lessons learned for continuing education growth of team members.
• Participate with the Director of Structural Engineering in interviewing and onboarding for new DC structural team members.