Bridge Engineer

Job Title - Bridge Engineer Location -Chicago, IL Job Type - Hybrid Requisition ID - 11287 Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Bridge Engineer for our Chicago, IL office. What You Will Be Doing: • Perform structural engineering design and analysis for steel and concrete bridges, retaining walls, culverts, foundations and other transportation structures. • Develop structural calculations, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for preliminary and final bridge designs in coordination with project engineers and CADD staff. • Apply AASHTO LRFD and applicable Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, and other agency standards and procedures throughout the design process. • Perform engineering calculations for superstructure and substructure components, including steel and prestressed concrete girders, piers, abutments, retaining walls, and deep foundations. • Perform bridge rehabilitation, structural evaluation, and load rating analyses of existing structures, as project needs require. • Coordinate structural design with roadway, geotechnical, drainage, traffic, CADD, and other disciplines to develop complete and coordinated transportation design packages. • Participate in project and technical meetings with clients and agencies, including Illinois DOT and Illinois Tollway, and assist in resolving design, constructability, and other technical issues. • Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction support under the guidance of senior engineers. Independently manage assigned structural design tasks, coordinate with senior engineers and project managers, participate in quality control reviews, and collaborate with bridge engineering teams across Stanley Consultants offices. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master's preferred). • Ability to obtain a Structural Engineer (SE) license within two years. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus. • 4-7 years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design. • Familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures. • Experience with bridge design, load rating, and inspection of various structure types. • Experience in bridge load rating analyses using AASHTO LRFR and LFR, as well as familiarity with bridge inspections in accordance with NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards), is a plus. • Design experience using AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes and standards. Familiarity with AREMA design codes is a plus. • Proficiency in structural engineering software, including CSi Bridge, SAP2000, and STAAD.Pro for 3D modeling and analysis; LEAP Bridge and MDX Software for steel and prestressed concrete girder design; and LEAP Bridge and LPILE for substructure design. Proficient in Mathcad and Excel for hand calculations and verification. Experienced in MicroStation and OpenRoads/Bridge Modeler for CAD production and plan preparation. • Ability to perform engineering calculations for verification of superstructure and substructure components, including girders, piers, abutments, retaining walls, and deep foundations. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in coordinating with clients, preparing technical reports (load rating reports, BCRs, feasibility studies), and responding to RFIs and submittals. $94,100 - $120,875 a year (Salary range for IL location) Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required. Work-Life Balance We realize there's more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options. What we offer: Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward. Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave. Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources. Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits. Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more. Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans. Click Here: A Great Place To Work Learn more about Stanley Consultants in this short video: Working at Stanley Consultants Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants, including but not limited to resumes submitted directly to Stanley Consultants members, or any of our representatives, will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants.