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Senior Structural Engineer

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Job Description
At EXP, we know that great experiences start with the right people. We believe that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We also believe that exponential possibilities are more likely to occur with a respectful, satisfying and empowering company. We value and respect our employees - their experience and expertise as well as their energy, passion and diversity - and their innovative approach to work and to life.

Job Description
At EXP, we know that great experiences start with the right people. We believe that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We also believe that exponential possibilities are more likely to occur with a respectful, satisfying and empowering company. We value and respect our employees - their experience and expertise as well as their energy, passion and diversity - and their innovative approach to work and to life.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Senior Structural Engineer for our Chicago office within the Infrastructure & Transportation business practice.
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will work under the direct supervision of the Midwest Bridge Department Manager with a focus on highway, railway and transit structures including bridge, culverts and retaining walls. Project types will be diverse and include repair, rehabilitation and new construction for clients such as IDOT, CDOT, WisDOT, Tollway, Metra and CTA.
What a day at EXP has in store for you

  • Lead the structural design for all project types, including complex bridge designs.
  • Lead the planning and schematic/geometric layout of new structures.
  • Perform analysis and design calculations according to the applicable design codes; use computer programs as appropriate.
  • Prepare plan drawings and details, construction specifications and design calculations.
  • Lead or perform on-site inspection, analysis, and condition assessment of existing structures.
  • Prepare cost estimates, perform life cycle cost analysis and load rating calculations.
  • Perform construction administration functions including site visits, review of shop drawings and answering field related inquiries.
  • Supervise and direct staff engineers and technicians to meet project deadlines as well as scope and budget requirements.
  • Assist project managers with scoping and budgeting for structural work and be responsible for quality assurance of deliverables.
The Skills, Knowledge And Abilities We Seek
  • 10+ years progressively responsible relevant experience
  • MS in Civil Engineering – Structures track required
  • Licensed IL SE required
  • Bridge Inspection experience, including NBIS certification, preferred but not required
  • Prior experience with complex projects preferred
  • Knowledge of bridge analysis, design and detailing as it pertains to IDOT, Tollway, CDOT, Metra, and local agencies and applicable design codes such as AASHTO and AREMA
  • Experience with WisDOT preferred but not required
  • Experience with a variety of structural analysis software preferred
  • Experience with FEM preferred but not required
  • Proficient with Bentley’s MicroStation software required; 3D experience preferred but not required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise staff engineers and technicians
The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
About Us
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What Makes Us Different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting .
About The Team
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

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    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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    Full-time

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    Engineering and Information Technology

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    Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas

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