Structural Engineer

Madsen Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Madsen Associates seeks a highly motivated mid- to senior-level licensed Professional Engineer to join a team of multidisciplinary licensed engineers. The role focuses on forensic engineering of structural systems across residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures.

Responsibilities include field documentation of conditions, cause-and-origin analyses, interpretation of drawings, client liaison, and managing multiple projects to meet budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil or Architectural Engineering
• Illinois PE license via NCEES (or eligible)
• 2–5 years structural engineering experience
• Knowledge of ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS codes
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems.
• Establish repair scope and perform cause/origin analyses using codes.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, code officials, and contractors, delivering detailed reports.
• Manage multiple projects, on time and within budget.
• Develop client relationships.
• Willing to travel on short notice.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Knowledge of building codes

Fieldwork

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Illinois PE license via NCEES (or eligible)

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of structural systems and their components for use in forensic engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired but not necessary if background is strong in design. Building system types include but are not limited to: steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of structural behavior, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with code officials and contractors and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Minimum 2-5 Years Structural Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of structural behavior.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of structural engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.

Compensation: $90k – $100k

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record.