TERRA Engineering, Ltd. · 2 days ago
Civil Engineer
TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is a woman-owned, full-service engineering firm that provides quality services for client-specific solutions. They are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to perform development-level site civil engineering work, including design calculations, document preparation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary team members.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Develop design concepts, studies, design options, and establish design criteria with the assistance from the project team members or other experienced engineers
Perform analysis and design calculations, document design procedures, and ensure design complies with applicable codes and standards
Prepare design documents including schematics, design details, and calculations
Produce project deliverables using computer-aided engineering software
Perform research, field investigations, and construction administration duties as assigned
Assist in reviewing close-out documents and remit to agencies and clients as needed
Develop and maintain trusted relationships with multidisciplinary team members
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
B.S. in civil engineering or related field (ABET/EAC-accredited program)
2+ years of applicable engineering experience
Demonstrates ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment, communicates with team members and builds relationships and trust
Exercises good engineering judgement
Conveys information through effective and timely verbal and written communication
Intermediate proficiency with computer-aided design software and other software packages typically associated with engineering required
Proficient in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, etc
Effectively applies experience and skills to increasingly complex assignments
Intermediate public speaking and presentation skills
Able to conduct site visits as needed, may require a valid driver's license
Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements
Involves sitting a considerable amount of the time, but requires the ability to conduct field/site visits to inspect work
May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds
Considerable time is spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
Field work includes exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions depending on the site
Physical activities include walking and occasional stooping and crouching
Preferred
EIT/FE preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Major medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401K and profit-sharing
Bonus program
Paid holidays and generous paid time off
Public transportation reimbursement (Chicago-based employees)
Opportunities for advancement
A warm culture that is conducive to growth and professional development