Structural Designer-RD

About Us

Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

"Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions."

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We are seeking a new Structural Designer to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Structural Designer
, you will work with a team of infrastructure solutions experts to address our client’s evolving project needs. The role is based in Lisle, IL and will involve a combination of remote, in‑office and field work. You will be a part of the Tollway’s General Engineering Consultant (GEC) staff, performing structural engineering analyses of an extensive inventory of bridges, retaining walls, and sign structures, as well as providing occasional support on structural inspections.

• Determine safe load capacities for all assigned structures and review ratings provided by consultants.
• Provide expertise in the technical evaluation of oversize/overweight (OSOW) permit applications, particularly for Superloads (>120,000 lbs).
• Utilize and manage AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR) software for all structural modeling.
• Prepare Structure Load Rating Summaries (SLRS).

• Minimum 0‑5 years of experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field, from an ABET‑accredited U.S. institution.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Team‑player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms.
• Good to great organizational skills.

• Minimum 3 years focused on structural design analysis and bridge load ratings.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license, or ability to obtain, is highly preferred for senior‑level bridge analysis in Illinois.
• National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification.
• Working knowledge of other structural engineering software.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Competitive PTO.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E‑Verify.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.

Salary Range: $72,000 - $86,000. Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.