GRAEF Hiring for Structural Bridge Engineer P4 at Chicago, Illinois Full Time

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people. GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We’re looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it’s all about relationships!

We have a new opportunity as our Bridge team continues to grow, for a technical Bridge Engineer in our Chicago O’Hare office. The ideal candidate will design bridges, and be involved in business development and proposal preparation. This position offers numerous project challenges and an opportunity to become part of a well-established technical group.

As a Bridge Engineer at GRAEF, enjoy responsibilities like:

• Lead designing and preparing plans, specifications and estimates for Bridges, per IDOT and Tollway requirements.

• Perform structural analysis and design with a concentration on Illinois Highway and Tollway structures.

• Review of shop drawings and perform structural inspection of bridges and highway structures.

• Lead design meetings and coordinate with team members.

• Mentoring, training and developing junior staff.

• Assisting with business development, preparation of proposals and potential to expand our client base.

  To be considered for our Structural Bridge Engineer position, we are seeking candidates who meet the following basic qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis in course work (such as Reinforced Concrete Design, Prestressed Concrete Design, and Steel Design courses.)

• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the structural design of bridges using IDOT standards. Candidates with greater experience are encouraged to apply as well. CDOT experience is a plus.

• Bridge inspection experience and qualification as per FHWA

• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design programs preferred. Working knowledge of MicroStation programs.

• Registration as a PE in IL is required.

• Registration as an SE in IL required to obtain within one year of employment.

• Previous business development and project management experience a plus.

  Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and support

• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration

• Flexible Schedule/Remote Work Options

• Corporate Casual Dress

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Medical/Dental/Audio/Visual Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Life Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Plans

  An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer – Disabled/Vets