Senior Structural Engineer
Senior Structural Engineer
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Job Description
STV Incorporated is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (S.E.) with a focus on highway rail and transit infrastructure to join our growing Transportation Practice in Chicago IL. This role is ideal for a technically driven structural engineer with 12 years of experience who is passionate about delivering high-quality bridge designs and structural solutions and thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. This role will support both of STVs National Practices in Rail and Bridge Design.
STV is a nationally recognized leader in the design of rail transit and roadway systems. Based in Chicago our Rail and Transportation Team partners with Class I freight railroads and major passenger agenciesincluding Amtrak CTA and Metraas well as departments of transportation and municipal clients. We provide structural design roadway and rail design inspection and construction support for signature infrastructure projects locally and nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a deep bench of technical experts and lead transformative projects that enhance both rail and roadway connectivity across the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Delivery:
Lead and manage structural design and analysis of bridges culverts platforms retaining walls and other related structures for highway and railroad clients.
Serve as technical lead on structural tasks from planning through final design and into construction support
Perform structural modeling load ratings and analysis using software such as MIDAS LARSA SAP2000 CSI Bridge STAAD and Mathcad
Ensure structural designs comply with AREMA AASHTO LRFD IDOT and client-specific design standards
Develop structural plans specifications and cost estimates for design-bid-build and design-build project delivery
Perform bridge inspections and prepare inspection reports and load ratings for freight and passenger rail clients
Serve as Client Representative for select railroad clients reviewing and/or overseeing design efforts on their behalf.
Technical Development & Oversight:
Review and approve structural calculations technical memos and submittals
Coordinate closely with CAD designers and engineering support staff using MicroStation and AutoCAD
Contribute to the development and implementation of design templates and QA/QC tools to improve delivery consistency and efficiency
Support constructability reviews and provide on-site construction observation and field support when necessary
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
Mentor junior and mid-level structural engineers reviewing technical deliverables and guiding design decisions
Work with project managers group leads and other disciplines to define scope schedule and resource plans
Promote a culture of safety accountability and innovation in daily operations
Required Qualifications:
B.S. in Civil Engineering (M.S. in Structural Engineering preferred)
Illinois Professional Engineer license required.
Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license required (or ability to obtain)
12 years of structural engineering experience with a strong emphasis on bridge infrastructure.
Demonstrated knowledge of AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and related agency guidelines
Strong analytical structural design and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team-first mindset
Preferred Experience:
Prior experience managing structural components of highway and rail bridge projects
Familiarity with structural design software
Working knowledge of CAD tools: MicroStation AutoCAD
Field inspection or construction experience on rail or bridge projects
Experience supporting multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure teams with tight deadlines and innovative deliverables
Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
