Structural Engineer II/III - Mentor, 3D BIM & Field Leader

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering seeking a Structural Engineer II/III in Lombard, IL. You will perform technical responsibilities, mentor junior staff, and represent the department in client meetings while applying our structural engineering practices.

Responsibilities include AutoCAD and Revit drawings, 3D modeling in Revit/Navisworks, reviewing shop drawings, and developing construction documents; we value knowledge of AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, and IBC, plus SE exam pursuit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience 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.

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.

Skills

3-5 years of experience as Structural/

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Risa 3D

PROFIS

MathCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valdes Architecture & Engineering seeking a Structural Engineer II/III in Lombard, IL. You will perform technical responsibilities, mentor junior staff, and represent the department in client meetings while applying our structural engineering practices.

Responsibilities include AutoCAD and Revit drawings, 3D modeling in Revit/Navisworks, reviewing shop drawings, and developing construction documents; we value knowledge of AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, and IBC, plus SE exam pursuit.