Lead Structural Engineer

Lead Structural Engineer

LOCATION: LISLE, IL

Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

Detail-oriented, reliable, creative team leader of field evaluations of industrial structures. Lead analysis, root cause evaluation, analytical modeling, calculations, and rehabilitation/replacement plans & specifications. Client interface, proposal/estimate development.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

•Lead field evaluation of existing structures

•Lead services in modeling, calculations, material specification, reporting, design drawings, client/fabricator coordination

•Technical support for structural construction

•Client interface, proposal, and estimate development

•Team mentoring, management, and leadership

•Quality Assurance / Quality Control reviews 

Minimum Qualifications:

•Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering

•Experience: Typically 7 to 15+

•Licensure: P.E. Required

•Technical Skills: Extensive knowledge of STAAD/SAP, AISC, AISC, and AWS required

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam preferred

•Management: Client interface and team mentoring experience required

•Other Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills

Professional Development Opportunities:

•Work under licensed S.E.’s to progress towards professional licensure

•Advanced development of multi-discipline experience

•Subject matter expertise in various areas (materials, calculations, structures, etc.)

•Greater commercial experience (proposals, estimating) and/or technical expertise 

•Lead, manage and mentor more junior staff

•Represent the company in technical organizations

Individual field assignments typically each have their own unique requirements. Prior to deployment on any field assignment, you must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements. Should you be unable or unwilling to meet assignment-specific requirements, your continued employment would then be subject to the availability of other assignments whose requirements can be met. These unique requirements may include:

•You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights).

•You may be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.

•You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection.

•You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots.

•You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces

•You may be required to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site.

•You may be required to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.

Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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