Lead Structural Engineer - Bridge

Lead Structural Engineer - Bridge

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rockford, IL

Reporting To: Dan Caceres

Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

Are you a forward thinker with a passion for designing bridges? Fehr Graham is a fast‑growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Structural Engineer to join our team.

We want a proactive communicator who can take charge and lead our growing structural engineering team. Your ideas and vision will be vital as we expand into new markets. You’ll be at the forefront of our growth.

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Structural Engineer, you’ll have the chance to work on cutting‑edge projects that push the boundaries of innovation. Bridge inspection and design will be your playground, where you can showcase your skills and expertise while having a real impact on communities. Your knowledge of structural components, including bridges, retaining walls and Department of Transportation design standards, will be the backbone of our success.

• Provide bridge inspection and design services.
• Actively lead, develop and grow the structural engineering team.
• Be familiar with structural components.
• Work cross functionally with the Transportation team on projects.

Ideally, you’ll have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. You should have 7 to 11 years of experience designing steel and concrete structures. You should be a licensed structural engineer in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin or demonstrate the ability to secure these licensures.

• Know construction methods and materials and code requirements.
• Know how to develop design and construction plans.
• Use structural engineering software.
• Speak and write well.
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Be a team player.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people‑first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit‑sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Fehr Graham 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.