Structural Engineer

Valdeseng; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdeseng is seeking a Structural Engineer II/III in Lombard, Illinois. This position involves performing technical responsibilities, mentoring less experienced engineers, and contributing to client meetings as a department representative.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, along with a strong understanding of structural design, is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working as a Structural Engineer.
• Refined understanding of statics, dynamics, steel design, and concrete design.
• Basic 2D and/or 3D CAD expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical responsibilities required of a Structural Engineer II/III.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Prepare AutoCAD and Revit drawings.
• Review steel fabricator and vendor shop drawings.

Skills

Technical report writing

AutoCAD

Revit

3D modeling

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Risa 3D

MathCAD

PROFIS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform technical responsibilities required of a Structural Engineer II/III
• Mentor less experienced engineers
• Contribute to client meetings as department representative
• Demonstrate familiarity with Valdes A&E structural engineering work practices
• Prepare AutoCAD and Revit drawings
• Demonstrate familiarity and expertise in using Revit and Navisworks in 3D modeling
• Prepare structural scopes of work and material take-offs
• Develop a refined understanding of construction drawings such as Plans, Sections, Details, and Piping Isometrics
• Develop familiarity and expertise with prevalent structural industry codes, standards, and practices (i.e. AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, etc.)
• Demonstrate understanding of client standards and specifications
• Review steel fabricator, concrete rebar, and other vendor shop drawings and submittals
• Perform and document simple structural calculations under the guidance of a more senior colleague
• Demonstrate proficiency in using Risa 3D, PROFIS, MathCAD, and other software commonly used in the department
• Demonstrate continuous technical improvement and desire to sit for the structural engineer (SE) exam
• Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience working as a Structural Engineer
• Refined understanding of statics, dynamics, steel design, and concrete design
• Basic technical report writing skills
• Basic 2D and/or 3D CAD expertise
• Basic Microsoft Office expertise
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future