Senior Structural Engineer - Buildings

Sidara•Chicago, IL

About The Position

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions. Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our TYLin | Silman Structural Solutions team in Chicago, IL. Founded in 1966, Silman began with the vision to support great architecture through the highest level of technical excellence – and to find joy along the way. As part of TYLin, Silman Structural Solutions continues to apply these core tenets to new and existing buildings of all types and scales. Our engineers are fascinated by the power of architecture to connect people, places, and ideas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
6-10 years of experience in the execution of residential, commercial, or institutional buildings projects as a Structural Engineer is required; experience with private residential projects preferred.
Proficiency with computer analysis software (e.g. RISA, SAP, RAM).
Working knowledge of REVIT.
Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree would be considered an asset.
P.E. or S.E. license would be considered an asset.
Experience in historic buildings preservation would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Structural design and analysis for a wide range of buildings projects, involving steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and archaic building systems.
Assisting in the preparation of drawings and specifications.
Conducting site investigations to document existing conditions.
Project Management of staff and clients.
Providing mentoring and guidance to junior staff.
Maintaining involvement in professional organizations to keep abreast of new industry developments.