Staff Engineer: Structural, Transportation

Orion Engineers, LLC

Staff Engineer: Structural, Transportation

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    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

    Flexible work from home options available.