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Professional Engineer, Structural

Job in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

  • Design new construction and develop repairs for existing rail-critical structures, including maintenance facilities, fueling stations, bulk handling structures, and administration buildings
  • Prepare design calculations, plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates
  • Perform construction observation and inspection services
  • Work alongside Graduate Engineers and senior registered engineers on designs
  • Share expertise while learning from other engineers
  • Develop and grow project management skills and take on increasing responsibility
  • Support Class I, short line, and passenger railroads across the country
  • Collaborate with in-house structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and architecture professionals
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • PE license in at least one state, or ability to obtain licensure within six months
  • 5–12 years of experience designing heavy industrial structural projects
  • Experience working with regulatory agencies and navigating the permit process
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, RISA, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Skill in drafting and assembling plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates
  • Track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposals, technical reports, and project team meetings
  • Ability to travel up to 20% for project meetings, client visits, and site inspections, with occasional overnight trips
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Civil or Structural Engineering with a focus on designing and repairing rail-critical structures. Proficient in project management, regulatory compliance, and client relationship management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering
  • PE License
  • 5–12 Years Of Experience In Heavy Industrial Structural Projects
  • Proficiency In AutoCAD
  • Experience With Regulatory Agencies
Hard Skills
  • Design Calculations
  • Plan Sets
  • Specifications
  • Construction Cost Estimates
  • Construction Observation
  • Inspection Services
  • Drafting Skills
  • Project Management Skills
Soft Skills
  • Strong Written Communication
  • Strong Verbal Communication
  • Client Relationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
  • PE License
Industry Keywords
  • Rail-Critical Structures
  • Maintenance Facilities
  • Fueling Stations
  • Bulk Handling Structures
  • Class I Railroads
  • Short Line Railroads
  • Passenger Railroads
Tools & Technologies
  • AutoCAD
  • RISA
  • Microsoft Office
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