Senior Structural Engineer

Lochner•Chicago, IL

26d•$170,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us Your impact: Function as the Lead Structural Engineer or Project Manager on transportation projects that include bridges, retaining walls, and culverts. Perform advanced structural analysis on complex bridge projects with flared and curved framing. Provide mentoring and guidance to other design team members, junior engineers, and technicians. Experience with bridge inspection, assessment, and bridge condition reports. Prepare calculations, drawings, technical reports, and cost estimates for procurement and construction. Provide technical oversight and quality checking of deliverables. Coordinate with other disciplines on multi-discipline transportation projects. Provide input and technical guidance to CAD technicians. Monitor productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel. Monitor the quality and progress of the structural work product, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied. Prepare structural scopes of work. Prepare work plans and schedules. Support business development efforts as required. Who you are: Bachelor’s and Master's degree in Civil / Structural Engineering are required. 10+ years of bridge design and analysis experience. PE and SE or ability to obtain these two licenses within one year is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete design. Proficiency in bridge engineering software, including LARSA 4D and/or CSI Bridge, and Bentley CAD tools is preferred. Working knowledge of 3D Parametric design software is a plus. Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills. Working knowledge of various state Bridge Design Manuals

Requirements

Bachelor’s and Master's degree in Civil / Structural Engineering are required.
10+ years of bridge design and analysis experience.
PE and SE or ability to obtain these two licenses within one year is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience in steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete design.
Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills.
Working knowledge of various state Bridge Design Manuals

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in bridge engineering software, including LARSA 4D and/or CSI Bridge, and Bentley CAD tools is preferred.
Working knowledge of 3D Parametric design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Function as the Lead Structural Engineer or Project Manager on transportation projects that include bridges, retaining walls, and culverts.
Perform advanced structural analysis on complex bridge projects with flared and curved framing.
Provide mentoring and guidance to other design team members, junior engineers, and technicians.
Experience with bridge inspection, assessment, and bridge condition reports.
Prepare calculations, drawings, technical reports, and cost estimates for procurement and construction.
Provide technical oversight and quality checking of deliverables.
Coordinate with other disciplines on multi-discipline transportation projects.
Provide input and technical guidance to CAD technicians.
Monitor productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel.
Monitor the quality and progress of the structural work product, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.
Prepare structural scopes of work.
Prepare work plans and schedules.
Support business development efforts as required.