Design Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

$75K-$120K depending on experience Contech Engineered Solutions LLC provides site solutions for engineers, contractors, architects, and owners. The Contech portfolio includes bridges, drainage, erosion control, retaining wall, sanitary sewer, and stormwater management products. Through cost-effective engineered solutions, we help build, support, and sustain land development projects while protecting the environment.

Be a Key Player in Structural Engineering at Contech while working remotely!

As a Sr. Design Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing precast concrete structures and components for a wide spectrum of projects, ranging from intricate interstate highway bridges to versatile residential, commercial, and manufacturing facilities. Additionally, we excel in creating architectural precast cladding systems, providing you with an array of fascinating design challenges.

What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth: Join an industry leader recognized for its excellence in design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is your opportunity to advance your career to new heights and make a substantial impact in your field.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a competitive benefits package tailored to suit your unique needs and those of your family, ensuring your financial and personal well-being.

About the Role:

• Structural Design: Manage the engineering, submission, and project management of structural designs, encompassing reinforcing, connections, and transportation and erection calculations. You will also review shop drawings and submittals and address any non-conformances or related issues.
• Structural Analysis: Perform analysis and design of precast structures, components, and connections, ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and specifications.
• Problem Solving: Proactively anticipate and address potential problems, developing solutions, and communicating directly with customers to reach mutually agreeable outcomes.
• Project Management: Efficiently manage the needs of all team members involved, including project managers, drafters, estimators, architects, engineers, contractors, and production personnel.
• Customer Engagement: Collaborate with our sales group for promotion, design, specifications, installation, and issue resolution. You may occasionally participate in calls to engineering consulting firms, counties, and cities.
• Sales and Estimating Support: Assist sales and estimating departments through engineering efforts, while also offering support to production and operations in areas such as handling and lifting devices and prestressing equipment.
• Safety and Compliance: Actively support and adhere to the company's health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with a strong preference for a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• A minimum of 5-plus years of industry experience, including work in the design of precast concrete, reinforced concrete, and steel. Prestressed and/or precast concrete design experience strongly preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer and the ability to become registered in multiple states.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MathCAD, Concise, RISA-3D, or other precast concrete software. Experience with finite element analysis is considered a valuable asset.
• Familiarity with IBC, ASCE7, ACI318, PCI, AISC, AWS building codes, and specifications.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, positive, and courteous manner in all interactions with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as a proactive team player and adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and handle unexpected events.
• Ability to travel regularly to facilities in Salt Lake City, UT and Caldwell, ID.

If you are a talented Design Engineer with a passion for structural engineering and a sharp eye for detail, we encourage you to apply for the Sr. Design Engineer position. Your expertise will play a crucial role in driving the success of our structural products and meeting our clients' needs. Join us in making a significant impact in the world of structural engineering.

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