Structural Designer I

Benesch • Chicago, IL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Benesch is seeking a Structural Designer to join its growing Structural team in the Chicago, Illinois office. The role supports transportation projects for state and local transportation agencies, performing engineering modeling, analysis, design calculations, and related documentation, as well as coordinating the drafting of project elements for clients. The position may include field inspections and travel to project sites.

The designer will work under the direction of others on design details and organize calculations and project documentation in accordance with project standards. The role calls for collaboration with a project team, adaptability between office and field tasks, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to adapt to office and field inspection tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including emails, project memos, and reports.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments.

Nice To Haves

• E.I.T. certification or desire to obtain a P.E. in the future.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assimilate data and perform modeling, analysis, and/or design calculations for project elements.
• Draw design details under the direction of others.
• Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of their relationship to pay items.
• Organize calculations for inclusion in design files, following project standards.
• Coordinate drafting of a project element.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards and use applicable CADD and Microsoft software.
• Perform field inspection and travel to project sites as the position may require.

Benefits

• Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• Retirement contributions of up to 9% for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work schedules intended to support professional and personal life.
• Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible employees.
• Parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, and work on meaningful challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level