Trilon Group

Lead Structural Engineer - Bridges

Trilon Group • $140K — $180K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 7+ years in bridge and structural design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure
  • Experience designing steel and reinforced concrete structures
  • Strong understanding of bridge inspection and design standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead bridge inspection, analysis, rehabilitation, and design projects
  • Manage preparation of structural calculations and construction documents
  • Provide technical leadership and quality assurance for projects
  • Mentor and develop the structural engineering team
  • Collaborate with transportation and civil teams for project solutions
  • Support business development and client relationship management
  • Ensure compliance with DOT standards and design codes
  • Serve as a technical resource for bridge structures and transportation-related systems

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Participation in client relationship management and project pursuits
  • Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams
  • Exposure to a variety of public and private sector projects
  • Engagement in compliance with industry standards and best practices
Full Job Description
Lead Structural Engineer - Bridges

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Aurora, IL

Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

Your Primary Responsibilities will include:

As the Lead Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for both technical project delivery and team leadership.

Responsibilities include:
  • Lead bridge inspection, analysis, rehabilitation, and design projects for public and private sector clients.
  • Manage and oversee the preparation of structural calculations, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Provide technical leadership and quality assurance for structural engineering projects.
  • Grow, mentor, and develop the structural engineering team through coaching and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate closely with transportation, civil, and environmental teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
  • Support business development efforts, client relationship management, and project pursuits.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) standards, design codes, and industry best practices.
  • Serve as a trusted technical resource for bridge structures, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structural systems.


Qualifications:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in bridge and structural design.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure, with the ability to obtain licensure in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin as needed.
  • Demonstrated experience designing steel and reinforced concrete structures.
  • Strong understanding of bridge inspection methodologies, transportation infrastructure, and applicable design standards.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior staff.
  • Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and structural design codes.
  • Experience developing design plans, technical specifications, and construction documents.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
  • Proven problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


Benefits & Pay Transparency:

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

We may use AI-powered tools to support administrative aspects of recruiting, including sourcing support and note-taking. These tools do not evaluate candidates or influence screening, interview, or hiring decisions. Every candidate is reviewed and assessed by human recruiters and hiring managers.

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