Senior Structural Engineer
Human Resources•Downers Grove, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
AME is currently looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Downers Grove, IL. The Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for guiding the full structural scope and leading the development of structural system designs in support of design/build projects including Industrial, Self-storage, Controlled Environments, Entertainment, Multi-Family, and other types of facilities.
Requirements
- 5 - 15 years of design experience of increasing complexity projects
- BS in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering
- Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities/projects to accomplish desired results
- Expertise utilizing structural engineering software such as Etabs, SAFE, SAP, RAM, Enercalc, L-pile, etc. for structural design
- BIM experience – Revit required
Nice To Haves
- Preferred prior experience working as a consulting structural engineer
- Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure is preferred; AME Engineering will support the pursuit of additional licensure
- Tekla Structures is a plus
- Industrial and Warehouse building design experience is a plus
- Steel connection design experience is a plus
- Load-bearing, Cold-Formed metal framing (CFMF) design experience is a plus
- Familiarity and experience with creating advanced design spreadsheets is a plus
- Experience with parametric design approaches using Grasshopper, Dynamo, and other methods is a plus
- Programming language/coding experience such as VBA, C#, Python, and other languages is a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed structural designs for design/build projects across several project-types.
- Design and specify structural systems including load calculations, gravity and lateral system analysis, structural details, and connections for various projects.
- Work with our multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver projects.
- Lead projects with supporting engineering and modeling staff to deliver comprehensive structural design packages.
- Assist in the development of industry-leading automated design methods and tools as part of a forward-thinking, innovation-focused team of engineers and R&D staff.
- Work with our fabrication modeling team to facilitate successful project execution.
- Provide value engineering reviews and alternate design options to maximize cost savings, optimize lead times, and better execute projects.
- Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on technical issues as structural expert.
- Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
- Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Benefits
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Tuition reimbursement for associates
- Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
- 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
- 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
- 100% charitable match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
