Mid-Career Structural Engineer - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Overview:

Do you want to build an impactful career bringing solutions to unique challenges each day? 

Geosyntec is growing in Chicago, and Oak Brook, Illinois and we are looking for a Mid-Career Structural Engineer that is interested in Technical Management to join our national Geostructural and Construction Engineering practice. As a member of our growing practice, you will be asked to apply your knowledge of structural engineering to series of technically diverse and unique construction projects involving; dams and containment structures, heavy-civil construction, erection and controlled demolition engineering, earth retaining structures, complex foundations, and unconventional structures. Join us to support the continued growth and development of our Geostructural and Construction Engineering practice!

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

 

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysis, design, and detailing of structural steel and reinforced concrete structures;
• Foundation design including pile caps, mats, footings, and substructures;
• Structural design and detailing of underground structures, work platforms, underpinning systems, and excavation support systems;
• Modeling, analysis, design, and detailing of unconventional structures;
• Structural value engineering, design review, constructability review, and risk assessment;
• Erection engineering and global stability analysis, controlled demolition;
• Preparing technical documents including reports, calculation packages, and construction specifications;
• Structural Condition Assessments;
• Contribute to the development of project proposals and budgets;
• Conducting precondition surveys and construction inspections; and
• Coordinating with CAD Designers on the development of Construction Plans.

Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural engineering focus. (required)
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural). (preferred)
• Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 5 years (7+ preferred) directly relevant experience in a design environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience in the design and detailing of steel connections and reinforced concrete. (required)
• Experience in repair/retrofit design of concrete dam structures. (preferred)
• The ability to sit for the NCEES 16-Hour Structural Engineering exam within two years of hire. (preferred)
• Knowledge of relevant structural engineering design and detailing software (RISA, ETABS, RAM, SAP2000, SAFE, GSA, etc.) (required)
• Knowledge of design collaboration software (Bluebeam Studio), and operation of CAD/VDC/BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.). (preferred)
• Knowledge of general numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• Experience working within the construction sector or performing design work for contractors/construction managers. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, and meeting strict deadlines. (required)
• Current OSHA 10-hr training. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)