Structural Engineer - Transportation Industry

Orion Engineers, LLC
  • Chicago, IL
  • $70,000–$95,000 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Orion Engineers, PLLC was founded to make a difference to our employees, clients, and fellow military veterans who bravely served our country. Our team of dynamic and diverse professionals drive creative engineering solutions that are responsive, proactive, and cost effective for our clients and communities. Orion Engineers are looking for a dynamic Structural Engineer with a focus on infrastructure and the transportation industry to join our growing firm. Let’s build the future together.

Reporting to the VP of Structural Engineering, a Staff Engineer will assist our Structural Engineering team in delivering engineering services on existing projects. As a Staff Engineer at Orion Engineers, you will have the opportunity to work with great leaders of the industry on a wide variety of projects in the transportation engineering and develop your technical skills while gaining broad exposure to client service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Engineers at Orion assist in various tasks including plan preparation, quantity calculations, structural analysis and design, public involvement, report writing, specifications, cost estimates, construction administration and other related tasks. Candidates with an interest in inspection and assessments, development of detailed plans and specifications, and construction engineering of bridge and building structures are recommended. As an integral member of a collaborative design process with Architects, Engineers and Contractors, professional activities will vary and can include:

  • Preparation of design computations, plans, specifications and quantity and cost estimates.
  • Conduct bridge inspections and prepare Bridge Condition Reports.
  • Use a variety of software and programs for structural analysis and design, and plan preparation.
  • Assist on constructability reviews and value engineering reviews.
  • Supports the lead on the clients’ project delivery goals and supports the project engineer on issues and obstacles which may compromise or influence the achievement of such goals.
  • Delivers high quality project documents and files.
 
QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering required
  • M.S. degree in Civil / Structural Engineering preferred
  • Engineer in Training (E.I.T) preferred
  • Intern experience in structural engineering required
  • 2-5 yrs of work experience in a engineering firm preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment who can work on and contribute to several projects simultaneously
 
PAY, PERKS, & BENEFITS
 
  • Competitive starting salary ranging from $70,000 to $95,000, based on experience and qualifications
  • Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, 401(k) match, health, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, EAP, and more
  • Hybrid work environment within a rapidly growing company
  • Supportive, collaborative culture focused on inclusion and belonging
  • Engaging social, wellness, and community service opportunities
 

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$70,000–$95,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Bridge Buildingunmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
  • Construction Administrationunmatched
  • Construction Engineeringunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Engineer in Training (EIT)unmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Service Deliveryunmatched
  • Structural Engineeringunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Transportation Engineeringunmatched
  • Value Engineeringunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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