Structural Project Engineer Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

We are looking for a talented Structural Project Engineer / Project Manager to join our Structural Engineering team in Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm that places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate for this role will be a Professional Engineer with experience as a project engineer and/or project manager working on DOT or local agency bridge design projects. Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Structures team focuses on the design, analysis, and inspection of man-made structures such as buildings and bridges with the primary goal of ensuring the integrity, safety, and functionality of our built environment. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: Means “from the heart” – C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, the candidate will:
- Perform as a project engineer and/or project manager on a variety of DOT and local agency projects related to bridge design
- Apply advanced, specialized knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of bridge design
- Work on a major project or several major projects of moderate scope with complex features
- Lead the preparation of complete design and construction documents for bridge projects
- Plan and coordinate aspects of the engineering work
- Provide bridge inspection services
- Assist management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor
- Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
- Assist with preparation of proposals and funding applications
- As opportunities present themselves, this role may also be involved in other various responsibilities and projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Illinois PE license preferred.
- Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
- 8+ years of Structural Engineering experience with an emphasis on bridge design projects.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Structural emphasis is helpful.
- Experience with project management and accounting software is beneficial.
- Exceptional organization skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

What we offer:

- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
- Rich coverage for major medical insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance).
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
- Generous vacation and sick leave.
- Student loan repayment benefit.
- Opportunities for flexible scheduling and part-time telecommuting.

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Compensation will vary based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, discipline, location, and level of responsibility. The posted range is a good-faith estimate of the anticipated pay for this opportunity.