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Overview:

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. A licensed engineer who works on a variety of projects on structural design, preparation of implementation documentation, coordination with clients and construction administration. Collaborates with the project team to organize and plan projects.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with project team to effectively execute structural engineering design and delivery of structural implementation documents
• May coordinate early phase effort for determination of most appropriate structural framing system(s) and project criteria including building code, fire-rating, gravity/lateral loads and other unique requirements of the project
• Performs effectively as a team member during design and/or construction phases
• May prepare and/or review structural specifications for projects at each phase of delivery
• Maintains active awareness of the production schedule for responsible task(s)
• Coordinates structural CA effort including engineering site visitation, field report documentation, submittal review, response to project RFI's, and review of structural change order requests
• Revises implementation documents from markups and/or instructions and reviews completed tasks at key intervals for accuracy/completeness
• Reviews work of EIT staff
• Directs the work of structural drafting staff for implementation documentation
• Utilizes standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results
• May be responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, coordination with other disciplines and technical issues
• Consistently documents project meetings and telephone conversations
• Maintains knowledge of products and materials available on the market
• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or related field
• Typically 5+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional engineering or structural engineering licensure required (structural engineering licensure preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

• Intermediate knowledge of software such as Revit and BIM required
• Intermediate knowledge of structural analytical software required
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite required
• Intermediate knowledge of building codes, material design standards, select structural standards, constructability, etc. required
• Basic knowledge of project management tools (Vision, Portfolio, etc.) preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of integrated design, engineering building systems and QA/QC process required
• Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
• Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Intermediate ability to work and collaborate in a team environment required
• Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Base Salary Range: $84k - $105k annually - Chicago locations only.
The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Chicago location only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

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