Entry-Level Civil/Structural Engineer - Concrete Materials (Northbrook, IL)
About The Position
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is looking for an entry-level Associate interested in solving problems in the built world related to concrete materials (with an emphasis on durability, including corrosion of reinforced concrete elements) as part of our Janney Technical Center (JTC) team. In this role, you'll work alongside our Materials Engineering, Materials Science, and Structural Testing groups in the JTC laboratories in Northbrook, Illinois. Named for WJE founder Jack Janney, the JTC brings together engineers and materials scientists to provide advanced testing and forensic expertise for some of the most technically demanding challenges in structures, construction materials, and manufactured components. Over more than sixty years and 175,000+ assignments, our JTC team has tackled investigative, testing, and repair projects spanning nearly every construction material, structural system, and architectural component imaginable.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in related engineering field (civil, structural, construction materials, or materials science), with excellent academic performance
- Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proactive team player willing to take on various responsibilities and work independently
- Ability to prioritize among multiple concurrent tasks and adapt to changing demands while maintaining a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detail
- Willingness and ability to work in the laboratory and in the field, including travel outside the local area as needed, depending on workload and project locations
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience in concrete materials durability, including materials deterioration, repair and retrofit, concrete chemistry, corrosion chemistry, service life modeling and/or cathodic protection through coursework, research, or past internships is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on forensic investigations and condition assessments of structures to evaluate problematic conditions, including survey and documentation of distress, non-destructive testing, and material sampling.
- Participate in the development and testing of novel cementitious-based materials, including a hands-on role in the batching and testing of material properties.
- Coordinate and/or execute laboratory testing of material samples collected from the field.
- Frequently perform testing of the durability properties of batched or sampled concrete materials and collaborate with WJE’s material scientists and technicians to interpret test data, including chemical and petrographic analyses.
- Model and analyze the future condition of structures, including use of WJE CASLE™, our proprietary service life modeling software.
- Analyze data and research modern and historic construction documents, governing codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design.
- Assist with preparation of client deliverables, including construction drawings, specifications, written reports, and presentations.
- Perform in-house research and development in support of WJE’s growing concrete materials and durability practice.
- Design repair schemes, including application of repair materials, strengthening, or implementation of mitigation strategies such as protective barriers or cathodic protection systems.
- Train on the skills and tasks above and progressively take responsibility for key project components, working under the direction of licensed professionals.
Benefits
- Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options
- Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately
- Time off to care for yourself and others
- Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
