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Stanley Consultants

Senior Bridge Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$122K - $160K/yr

Job Title - Senior Bridge Engineer Location -Chicago, IL Job Type - Hybrid Requisition ID - SENIO005891 Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Chicago, IL office.

Stanley Consultants

Senior Bridge Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$122K - $160K/yr

Job Title - Senior Bridge Engineer Location -Chicago, IL Job Type - Hybrid Requisition ID - SENIO005891 Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Chicago, IL office.

Luxus

Senior Design Engineer - Bridge

West Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Chicago, IL (Hybrid - Flexible Schedule, Partial Remote) Company: Epstein Global (Represented by ... Expertise in bridge design principles; bridge inspection experience strongly preferred.

Luxus

Senior Design Engineer - Bridge

West Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$85K - $115K/yr

Chicago, IL (Hybrid - Flexible Schedule, Partial Remote) Company: Epstein Global (Represented by ... Expertise in bridge design principles; bridge inspection experience strongly preferred.

Luxus

Senior Design Engineer - Bridge

West Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$85K - $115K/yr

Chicago, IL (Hybrid - Flexible Schedule, Partial Remote) Company: Epstein Global (Represented by ... Expertise in bridge design principles; bridge inspection experience strongly preferred.

EFK Moen

Structural/Bridge Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

Charles, Missouri, Chicago and Fairview Heights, Illinois, and Atlanta, Georgia. We are currently seeking an experienced Structural/Bridge Engineer for a full-time position in our Atlanta, Georgia ...

EFK Moen, LLC

Structural/Bridge Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

Charles, Missouri, Chicago and Fairview Heights, Illinois, and Atlanta, Georgia. We are currently seeking an experienced Structural/Bridge Engineer for a full-time position in our Atlanta, Georgia ...

EFK Moen

Structural/Bridge Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

Charles, Missouri, Chicago and Fairview Heights, Illinois, and Atlanta, Georgia. We are currently seeking an experienced Structural/Bridge Engineer for a full-time position in our Atlanta, Georgia ...

V3 Companies

Bridge Structural Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

V3 Companies, a multidisciplinary AEC firm, is seeking a Bridge Structural Project Manager to join ... Experience in projects for clients such as IDOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, County DOT's and ...

V3 Companies

Bridge Structural Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

V3 Companies, a multidisciplinary AEC firm, is seeking a Bridge Structural Project Manager to join ... Experience in projects for clients such as IDOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, County DOT's and ...

V3 Companies

Bridge Structural Project Manager

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$79K - $106K/yr

V3 Companies, a multidisciplinary AEC firm, is seeking a Bridge Structural Project Manager to join ... Experience in projects for clients such as IDOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, County DOT's and ...

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Senior Bridge Engineer

Senior Bridge Engineer

Stanley Consultants

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$122K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
 
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
 
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job Title - Senior Bridge Engineer
Location -Chicago, IL
Job Type - Hybrid
Requisition ID - SENIO005891
 
Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Chicago, IL office.
What You Will Be Doing:
  • Lead and coordinate engineering design efforts by by guiding junior and mid-level engineers and working collaboratively with CADD teams to develop plans, specifications, and estimates for the preliminary and final design of steel and concrete bridges, walls, culverts, and sign structures.
  • Identify and understand technical requirements and implement engineering principles to develop solutions, determine staffing needs, and execute projects, ensuring quality control throughout.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures, ensuring design solutions align with agency requirements, contract documents, and multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Engage directly with clients and stakeholders, such as Illinois DOT and Illinois Tollway to discuss project progress, technical requirements, and design solutions.
  • Prepare technical reports, including Bridge Condition Reports (BCRs), structural evaluation memos, feasibility studies, and other project documentation.
  • Participate in technical meetings and discussions; strategize solutions to complex or unique technical problems assisting in the development of scope, fees, project execution and planning.
  • Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits.
  • Assist in providing construction support, including reviewing of shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and other construction related issues.
  • Collaborate with other bridge departments, offering assistance and sharing expertise across different office locations.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master's preferred, PhD a plus).
  • Active Structural Engineer (SE) license in Illinois is required. Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
  • Familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures.
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of structural engineering principles and bridge design methodologies.
  • Experience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, including curved structures, retaining wall systems, culverts, and sign structures. Experience with railroad bridges is a plus.
  • Design experience using AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes and standards. Familiarity with AREMA design codes is a plus.
  • Proficiency in structural engineering software, including Midas Civil, CSi Bridge, SAP2000, and STAAD.Pro for 3D modeling and analysis; LEAP Bridge and MDX Software for steel and prestressed concrete girder design; and LEAP Bridge and LPILE for substructure design. Proficient in Mathcad and Excel for hand calculations and verification. Experienced in MicroStation and OpenRoads/Bridge Modeler for CAD production and plan preparation.
  • Ability to perform full hand calculations for verification of superstructure and substructure components, including superstructure components, piers, abutments, retaining walls, and deep foundations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in coordinating with clients, preparing technical reports (BCRs, feasibility studies), and responding to RFIs and submittals.
$122,300 - $160,850 a year
(Salary range for IL location)
Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.
Work-Life Balance
We realize there's more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
 
What we offer:
Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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Learn more about Stanley Consultants in this short video:  Working at Stanley Consultants
 
Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants, including but not limited to resumes submitted directly to Stanley Consultants members, or any of our representatives, will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants.
 
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 
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