Bridges Structural Engineer

Description

Performs transportation structural engineering assignments involving transportation related structural plans including bridges, retaining walls, and culverts, surveys, investigations, and equipment for private, public, and transportation projects. Work is reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment. On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs that are responsive to project needs.

WHO WE ARE

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

WORKING FOR PRIMERA

Our Transportation division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design and construction management services on everything from roadways and bridges to airports, stormwater infrastructure, and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities.

WHO YOU ARE

• •You studied structural/civil engineering and have 5 to 8 years of experience designing transportation structures and delivering projects for public-sector clients . You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis and possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license. A Structural Engineer (SE) license is preferred.
• •You’re looking to build your experience working on bridge and roadway structure projects . You have experience developing bridge, retaining wall, and culvert designs and are knowledgeable of applicable transportation design standards (AASHTO, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and other state DOT). You're comfortable preparing structural calculations, design plans, specifications, and supporting documentation for transportation infrastructure projects.
• •You have experience contributing to IDOT and Local Agency Federal Aid Phase I and Phase II projects and understand project delivery requirements for municipal, county, and state clients. Experience performing structural inspections, evaluations, plan reviews, and preparing technical reports is highly valued.
• •You are a detail-oriented problem solver with strong analytical and organizational skills. You can effectively manage multiple assignments while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.
• •You’re proficient with industry-standard software , including Microsoft Office, Microstation and/or AutoCAD.
• •You’re a people person with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders. You are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• •You’ll support the design process for bridge , culverts, and retaining walls by applying sound structural engineering principles and industry best practices. You will also prepare and review structural calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and supporting project documentation.
• •You will develop complete design plans in accordance with IDOT , Illinois Tollway , other state DOT , and AASHTO standards , while ensuring compliance with project requirements and quality expectations.
• •You’ll handle project coordination and contribute to Phase I and Phase II transportation projects for a variety of public-sector clients and provide general structural engineering services, including inspections, evaluation reports, and plan reviews for municipal, county, and state agencies.
• •You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders while following established Bridge Practice design standards, production procedures, and quality-control processes.
• •You will continue to learn and grow your technical expertise through challenging and rewarding projects, working alongside experienced structural engineers while expanding your professional responsibilities and technical leadership capabilities.
• •You’ll enjoy what you do . You’ll work with great people and have a good time doing it.

SOME OF WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY

• •An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• •Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• •A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• •Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
• •The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.