Structural Engineer - Chicago, IL

Company: Pierce Engineers, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

PIERCE ENGINEERS supports the construction community by providing innovative, yet practical structural engineering solutions developed collaboratively for a diverse client base.
Job Summary:
The Structural Engineer I plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard procedures and criteria used in the design of building structures. A Structural Engineer I is able to devise new approaches to problems encountered.
A Structural Engineer I plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. They perform work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents and the principles and practices of structural engineering.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Analyze project goals and perform structural calculations
* Plan layout and detail development
* Detailed knowledge of analysis and plan productive software (AutoCAD/Revit)
* Full structural design drawing assembly and specification compilation for projects of several types and scales
* Perform full range of construction administration tasks: RFI's, submittal review, site observation visits
* Be aware of and comply with project schedules
* Maintain orderly paper and electronic files
* Routine client communication on non-controversial items
* Assist associates with administrative and development assignments as requested/directed
* Monitor project progress using input from Project Manager
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or equivalent plus appropriate continuing education
* Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required
* Member of professional society (member grade)

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