Engineer, Structural Engineer

Bridge Engineer

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Job Title - Bridge Engineer

Location – Chicago, IL

Job Type – Hybrid

Requisition  - 11287

• Perform structural engineering design and analysis for steel and concrete bridges, retaining walls, culverts, foundations and other transportation structures.
• Develop structural calculations, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for preliminary and final bridge designs in coordination with project engineers and CADD staff.
• Apply AASHTO LRFD and applicable Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, and other agency standards and procedures throughout the design process.
• Perform engineering calculations for superstructure and substructure components, including steel and prestressed concrete girders, piers, abutments, retaining walls, and deep foundations.
• Perform bridge rehabilitation, structural evaluation, and load rating analyses of existing structures, as project needs require.
• Coordinate structural design with roadway, geotechnical, drainage, traffic, CADD, and other disciplines to develop complete and coordinated transportation design packages.
• Participate in project and technical meetings with clients and agencies, including Illinois DOT and Illinois Tollway, and assist in resolving design, constructability, and other technical issues.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction support under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Ability to obtain a Structural Engineer (SE) license within two years. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• 4-7 years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
• Familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures.
• Experience with bridge design, load rating, and inspection of various structure types.
• Experience in bridge load rating analyses using AASHTO LRFR and LFR, as well as familiarity with bridge inspections in accordance with NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards), is a plus.
• Design experience using AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes and standards. Familiarity with AREMA design codes is a plus.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software, including CSi Bridge, SAP
  2000, and STAAD.Pro for 3D modeling and analysis; LEAP Bridge and MDX Software for steel and prestressed concrete girder design; and LEAP Bridge and LPILE for substructure design. Proficient in Mathcad and Excel for hand calculations and verification. Experienced in Micro Station and Open Roads/Bridge Modeler for CAD production and plan preparation.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations for verification of superstructure and substructure components, including girders, piers, abutments, retaining walls, and deep foundations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in coordinating with clients, preparing technical reports (load rating reports, BCRs, feasibility studies), and responding to RFIs and submittals.

Salary range for IL location

Compensation details:
Yearly Salary

$94,100 - $120,875 a year

Work-Life Balance

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