Civil/Structural Engineer (EIT) - J.S. Held LLC
Chicago, IL 60290
About the Job
Company Description
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
We are seeking a Civil Structural Engineer-In-Training (EI) to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients throughout the US. Our engineers routinely perform forensic investigations, provide consultation, prepare and deliver technical papers; and serve as expert witnesses. Areas of practice to include damage or other failure assessments and evaluations to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings’ structural systems and building envelope systems such as roofing, claddings, and fenestrations. Travel to project sites, with on-site inspection activities, is required. Active involvement in professional associations and societies is encouraged and supported.
Job Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Civil Structural Engineer-In-Training (EI) to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients throughout the US. Our engineers routinely perform forensic investigations, provide consultation, prepare and deliver technical papers; and serve as expert witnesses. Areas of practice to include damage or other failure assessments and evaluations to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings’ structural systems and building envelope systems such as roofing, claddings, and fenestrations. Travel to project sites, with on-site inspection activities, is required. Active involvement in professional associations and societies is encouraged and supported.
Job Responsibilities
- Conducts field observations and data collection.
- Prepares reports detailing observations made and results obtained.
- Work is conducted alongside, and under the supervision and responsible charge of a licensed professional engineer.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (from an ABET accredited school required).
- State EI-certification (required).
- Be prepared to take the P.E. exam within one to three years of employment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession.
- Must reside in or around Chicago, Illinois
- Ability to perform minor structural design.
- Familiar with building envelope and roofing systems.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations.
- Must be able to work at heights.
- Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors.
- Must be able to periodically access and work on roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces and in enclosed spaces (attics, crawlspaces, etc.) with appropriate personal protection.
- Must be able to lift, transport, set up, and utilize an extension ladder to access roofs and other elevated surfaces.
- Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time.
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefits
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $70k - $90k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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