Restoration Senior Engineer - WGI

WGI’s Restoration Engineering Group is looking for a Senior Engineer with 5-7 years of experience in-depth knowledge of the rehabilitation and construction industry.

The Senior Engineer will work closely with other technical experts, aid in the development of younger engineers as well as meet set project and financial targets.  This position requires a solid background in structural engineering (steel and concrete), effective communication. This position is listed for WGI’s Downers Grove, IL Office (Chicago Area).

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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At a minimum, the Senior Engineer will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform project management duties, including client coordination, team coordination, and project control (e.g. schedule, budget, design, quality, and profitability).
• Complete engineering condition assessments, due diligence, etc.
• Execute and deliver various engineering projects on time, within budget while exceeding the performance expectations of the client.
• Manage and assist with work on all phases of various structural rehabilitation projects, preparation of drawings and specifications, design review, and coordination of construction documents.
• Provide project team coordination for incorporating design intent into the construction documentation, specifications, and during construction administration.
• Provide structural design, analysis and calculations, code research, and implementation.
• Meet with clients, contractors, and agencies to develop strong professional relationships.
• Maintain project document files, including meeting notes, financial information, client correspondence, and project schedule.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of technical documents through quality assurance reviews at different phases of the project.
• Participate in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (Structural concentration), Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in the Structural Engineering consulting industry
• Active licensed PE and/or SE or ability to obtain one

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel regionally and across the US to complete engineering condition assessments, construction site visits, client meetings, etc.
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Desire to growth in their career
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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