Structural EngineerChicago, IL| Hybrid | Full-time KDM Engineering is seeking an experienced
Structural Engineer to join our growing team in Chicago. In this role, you'll take the lead on complex high-voltage transmission line projects, provide technical guidance across project teams, and help deliver safe, reliable, and constructible engineering solutions for our utility clients.
This is an opportunity for an experienced [position] professional who enjoys both hands-on [engineering] and technical leadership. You'll work on challenging projects, collaborate directly with clients, mentor developing engineers, and play an important role in strengthening KDM's growing transmission capabilities.
What You'll Do - Contribute to a project team consisting of professional engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of all facets of civil engineering
- 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
- 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
What We're Looking For - Requires a bachelor's degree (Civil, Structural, or Electrical)
- Structural Engineer (SE) license- required
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Land development, transportation, and water/drainage
- Power distribution
- Experience and proficiency in AutoCad Civil3D
- Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Why You'll Love It Here - Medical insurance with HMO, PPO, and HDHP options, including HSA/HRA
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Pet insurance discounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options
- Front-loaded PTO for full-time employees
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Volunteer PTO up to 40 hours
- Paid parental leave up to 8 weeks of maternity leave and 4 weeks of parental leave
- Professional sabbatical 3 weeks of paid leave every 5 years
Salary: $110,000- $140,000 Annual
Grow With Us - Career growth opportunities
- Professional development funding
- PE licensure support and exam reimbursement
- Mentorship opportunities
- Project leadership exposure
- And much more!
A Few Things to Know Before You Apply - A valid driver's license may be required for some positions or projects.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Employment is subject to successful completion of our required pre-employment screening, including background and drug screening.
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$110,000 - $140,000.00 per year
