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 Senior Structural Engineer 

Chicago, IL 

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Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Civil Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. KDM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a people-first work environment, and a hybrid work schedule. 

We're seeking a Civil Engineer with 7+ years of site civil engineering experience, who is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and creating high-quality designs, reports, and studies that meet the needs of our clients. A PE license and experience in the utility or transportation industry are preferred. 

Salary: $90k - $115k per year 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to a project team consisting of professional engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of all facets of civil engineering 
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of civil engineering-related issues 
• Create civil designs from preliminary to as-built stages 
• Produce civil engineering plans, surveys, data and information, construction documents, and related reports in a clear and concise manner to meet client specifications 
• Act as a team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of civil engineering work 
• Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates 
• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients 
• Perform and/or oversee designs for underground and overhead powers installations 
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget 
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements 
• Interact with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations 
• Research available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for the execution of required project designs 
• Design stage tickets and information retrieval of utility atlas maps and coordination with survey field staff? 
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation 
• Direct the work of drafting and designer support staff to complete projects 
• Work directly with clients, KDM staff, and consultants 
• Conduct site walkdowns and work directly with construction contractors 

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• BS in Civil Engineering or other accredited Engineering degree  
• Structural Engineer (SE) license- preferred 
• EIT or PE license with ability for reciprocity in other states preferred 
• 7+ years of experience 
• Experience or knowledge of: 
• Surveying 
• Construction and design feasibility 
• Utilities infrastructure 
• Land development, transportation, and water/drainage 
• Power distribution 
• Experience and proficiency in AutoCad Civil3D 
• Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances and regulations for municipality, county, state, and federal agencies permitting submittals 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and within a team to efficiently complete tasks and assignments? 
• Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects and tasks with ability to meet deadlines and within budget 
• Adhering to quality standards and company procedures with high focus on accuracy and quality of work 
• Surveying 
• Construction and design feasibility 
• Utilities infrastructure 
• Land development, transportation, and water/drainage 
• Power distribution 
• Experience and proficiency in AutoCad Civil3D 
• Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances and regulations for municipality, county, state, and federal agencies permitting submittals 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and within a team to efficiently complete tasks and assignments? 
• Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects and tasks with ability to meet deadlines and within budget 
• Adhering to quality standards and company procedures with high focus on accuracy and quality of work 

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents' Organization's (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us:

• Challenging and Meaningful Work
• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Paid Holidays
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment
• Organization with People-First Mentality
• Dynamic Leadership Team
• A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks:

• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Paid time-off.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer leave
• HSA
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Professional development assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly team-building outings
• Laidback office culture, flexibility & happy hours
• Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers' room

Equal Employment Opportunity:

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.