Engineer II, Structural (IL)

About the role

Bowman has an opportunity for a Structural Engineer II to join our team in Chicago, IL. There is a preference for this individual to be fully on-site 5 days a week, however we will consider a hybrid basis for the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
• Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Work is completed using advanced engineering techniques and design principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement.
• Serve as a lead in the technical direction over other less experienced engineers and provide direction, guidance, mentorship, and delegation of assignments.
• Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with structural engineering and planning work.
• Aid in the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Cook with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary.
• Work side by side with the project team on given specialty structural projects.
• Prepare engineering plans and reports in accordance with project requirements, design criteria and specifications.
• Prepare sketches and exhibits for inclusion in various types of structural reports and memos.
• Participate in construction-related assignments.
• Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, proposals, and other documentation/communications.
• Prepare reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and/or designs for projects.
• Cook and conduct field visits and ensure appropriate data collection and field observations occur.
• Direct tasks on projects and monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.
• Prepare internal and external technical presentations.
• Provide technical quality control of multiple assigned projects.
• Aid and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare and serve in a lead role for work on various analyses and design aspects of preliminary and design engineering projects which may include feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, bridge inspections, bridge and wall type studies, bridge and structure condition reports, and preparation of Type, Size and Location Plans (TS&Ls).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Completed coursework in structural engineering required.
• Three or more (3+) years of professional engineering experience with an emphasis on structural engineering or related field.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (EIT) preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration or ability to receive within six (6) months preferred.
• Structural Engineer (SE) Registration or ability to sit for 16-hour NCEES Structural exam within six (6) months preferred.
• Approved Team Leader by IDOT for overseeing and conducting NBIS Bridge Inspections preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred.
• Experience should include design of steel girders, prestressed concrete beams, various substructure types and configurations and earth retaining systems.
• Knowledge of Bentley Open Roads Designer and/or AutoCAD and Civil3d.
• Knowledge of structural analysis and design software including OpenBridge Designer concrete and steel modules, STAAD, L-Pile and AASHTOWare.
• Familiarity with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AREMA, the IDOT Bridge and Culvert Manuals and the Illinois Tollway Structure Design Manual.
• Familiarity with construction practices.