Structures Engineer IV

Ciorba Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedules

Paid volunteer time

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced civil engineer. The role requires expertise in bridge design and project management in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, possess 7-10 years of experience, and have an IL or IN Professional Engineer license. The firm offers a supportive culture, excellent benefits such as hybrid schedules and professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited school.
• 7-10 years of related experience.
• IL or IN Professional Engineer license (PE); SE preferred.
• Experience with Illinois DOT and/or Illinois Tollway projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary and final design for highway and pedestrian bridge.
• Supervision of other engineers and CADD work.
• Complete projects while meeting quality standards and budget.
• Coordinate bridge inspections and report preparation.

Skills

Good technical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Working knowledge of structural analysis software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Ciorba Group is a people-first engineering firm that delivers innovative solutions to solve real-world problems and improve communities. For over 95 years, we've provided comprehensive engineering services across water resources, roadway, structural, municipal, electrical/lighting, construction, and forensic projects. Our collaborative culture values integrity, continual learning, diversity of talents, and work-life balance. We offer excellent benefits like hybrid schedules, paid volunteer time, professional development opportunities with mentorship, and the chance to work on impactful projects for DOTs, municipalities, and major infrastructure initiatives across the Midwest. Join our team and help engineer solutions that make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary and final design for steel and concrete highway and pedestrian bridge design, layout and detailing, including preparation of plans, calculations, and construction specifications
• Supervision of engineer and CADD work of other team members and coordination of project activities with other disciplines
• Complete projects and tasks while meeting quality standards, budget and program expectations through proactive project monitoring and control mechanisms
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
• Coordination of bridge inspections and report preparation
• Coordination with clients on projects and tasks and development of good working relationships with technical staff on the client side

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from accredited school. Masters preferred
• 7-10 years of experience
• IL or IN Professional Engineer license (PE); SE preferred
• Good technical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software
• Experience preparing plans for Illinois DOT and/or Illinois Tollway projects and understanding of AASHTO bridge design standards
• Finite Element Modeling and complex structural design experience a plus
• Bridge inspection experience, including 80-hour NHI course, preferred