Senior Structural Engineer - Midwest

Brown and Caldwell • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • 23h ago

Job Summary

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the development of structural drawings and specifications for a variety of projects, ensuring precision and clarity for our clients in the Midwest. They will perform advanced structural analysis and design, applying expertise to create safe and efficient structures. This role requires conducting comprehensive investigations of existing conditions, identifying potential issues, and preparing detailed reports. This person will coordinate closely with other disciplines, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to achieve integrated design solutions.

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis and design of various structures with an emphasis on concrete, steel, and masonry.
Develop and maintain project structural drawings and specifications in accordance with building codes.
Conduct existing conditions investigations and prepare associated reports.
Ensure cross-discipline coordination with other engineering departments.
Provide construction phase support including reviewing shop drawings, answering RFIs, etc.
Contributes to the development and coordination of geotechnical subcontractor scopes of work for small or simple sites in conjunction with Design Manager and BC geotechnical specialists.
Support strategic projects and initiatives on an as-needed basis.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Mentorship

May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

Adept at performing structural analysis and design in accordance with industry standards.
Proficiency in understanding and following building codes and regulations, including ACI 318, ACI 350, AISC 360, IBC, ASCE 7.
Familiarity with various materials including concrete, steel, and masonry.
Ability to handle strategic projects independently with limited supervision.

Experience

Typically, a minimum of 5 years of experience in structural engineering or a related field.
Has achieved or is working towards achieving professional license (PE or SE).
Typically certified in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Preferred Experience

Experience with RISA or STAAD or other software for structural design
Structural design experience with wastewater treatment plant or industrial facilities preferred; commercial design experience is a plus.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering or equivalent relevant experience is required.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $95,000 - $129,000
Location B: $104,000 - $142,000
Location C: $114,000 - $155,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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