Senior Structural Engineer - Chicago, IL

Job Summary

Senior Structural Engineer (SE & PE) – Chicago, IL. Full‑time position requiring 10+ years of bridge design and analysis experience. The role will act as Lead Structural Engineer or Project Manager on transportation projects that include bridges, retaining walls, and culverts.

• Lead structural engineering and project management for transportation projects.
• Perform advanced structural analysis on complex bridge projects with flared and curved framing.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to design team members, junior engineers, and technicians.
• Conduct bridge inspections, assessments, and prepare condition reports.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, technical reports, and cost estimates for procurement and construction.
• Provide technical oversight and quality checking of deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.
• Offer input and guidance to CAD technicians.
• Monitor quality and progress of structural work product, ensuring production requirements are satisfied.
• Prepare structural scopes of work, work plans, and schedules.
• Support business development efforts as required.

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering are required.
• 10+ years of bridge design and analysis experience.
• PE and SE licenses, or ability to obtain both within one year.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete design.
• Proficiency in bridge engineering software (LARSA 4D, CSI Bridge, Bentley CAD tools).
• Working knowledge of 3D parametric design software is a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills.
• Working knowledge of various state Bridge Design Manuals.

• Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company‑paid Disability, Maternity Leave, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501(c)(3)
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.