Senior Structural Engineer

KDM ENGINEERING LLC

$90K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering or accredited Engineering degree
  • Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred
  • EIT or PE license with potential for reciprocity in other states preferred
  • 7+ years of site civil engineering experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and knowledge of utilities infrastructure

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to civil engineering project teams for design and analysis
  • Investigate and solve complex civil engineering problems
  • Create detailed civil designs from preliminary to final stages
  • Produce clear construction documents and reports as per client specifications
  • Lead coordination for detailed design phases in projects
  • Prepare and negotiate contracts, proposals, and estimates
  • Oversee designs for utility installations, ensuring compliance with specifications

Benefits

  • Positive team environment
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Growth and professional development opportunities
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Volunteer leave and parental leave
  • Supportive management and employee assistance programs
  • Unique office features including a meditation space and nap room
Full Job Description
Senior Structural Civil Engineer

Chicago, IL

Description

We're seeking a Civil Engineer with 7+ years of site civil engineering experience, who is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and creating high-quality designs, reports, and studies that meet the needs of our clients. A PE license and experience in the utility or transportation industry are preferred.

Salary: $90k - $115k per year

Job Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to a project team consisting of professional engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of all facets of civil engineering
  • Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of civil engineering-related issues
  • Create civil designs from preliminary to as-built stages
  • Produce civil engineering plans, surveys, data and information, construction documents, and related reports in a clear and concise manner to meet client specifications
  • Act as a team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of civil engineering work
  • Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
  • Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients
  • Perform and/or oversee designs for underground and overhead powers installations
  • Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
  • Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
  • Interact with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations
  • Research available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for the execution of required project designs
  • Design stage tickets and information retrieval of utility atlas maps and coordination with survey field staff?
  • Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
  • Direct the work of drafting and designer support staff to complete projects
  • Work directly with clients, KDM staff, and consultants
  • Conduct site walkdowns and work directly with construction contractors

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • BS in Civil Engineering or other accredited Engineering degree
  • Structural Engineer (SE) license- preferred
  • EIT or PE license with ability for reciprocity in other states preferred
  • 7+ years of experience
  • Experience or knowledge of:
  • Surveying
  • Construction and design feasibility
  • Utilities infrastructure
  • Land development, transportation, and water/drainage
  • Power distribution
  • Experience and proficiency in AutoCad Civil3D
  • Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances and regulations for municipality, county, state, and federal agencies permitting submittals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team to efficiently complete tasks and assignments?
  • Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects and tasks with ability to meet deadlines and within budget
  • Adhering to quality standards and company procedures with high focus on accuracy and quality of work
  • Surveying
  • Construction and design feasibility
  • Utilities infrastructure
  • Land development, transportation, and water/drainage
  • Power distribution
  • Experience and proficiency in AutoCad Civil3D
  • Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances and regulations for municipality, county, state, and federal agencies permitting submittals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team to efficiently complete tasks and assignments?
  • Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects and tasks with ability to meet deadlines and within budget
  • Adhering to quality standards and company procedures with high focus on accuracy and quality of work


Full List of Benefits & Perks:
  • Positive team environment
  • Competitive salaries
  • Flexible schedules
  • Growth opportunities
  • Training and professional development
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
  • Paid time-off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Volunteer leave
  • HSA
  • Parental and maternity leave
  • Supportive management
  • Professional development assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Quarterly team-building outings
  • Laidback office culture, flexibility & happy hours
  • Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers' room

Salary Description

$90k - $115k per year

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