Senior Structural Engineer

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for engineering? Do you want to use your engineering expertise to help win projects and see your visions come to life from idea to project opening? Join AME Design Group, an integrated design partner of ARCO/Murray, as a Senior Structural Engineer in Downers Grove, IL.

About the role

The Senior Structural Engineer will guide the full structural scope and lead the development of structural system designs for design/build projects, including Industrial, Self-storage, Controlled Environments, Entertainment, Multi-Family, and other facility types.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed structural designs for design/build projects across several project types.
• Design and specify structural systems including load calculations, gravity and lateral system analysis, structural details, and connections for various projects.
• Work with a multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver projects.
• Lead projects with supporting engineering and modeling staff to deliver comprehensive structural design packages.
• Assist in the development of industry-leading automated design methods and tools as part of a forward-thinking, innovation-focused team.
• Work with the fabrication modeling team to facilitate successful project execution.
• Provide value engineering reviews and alternate design options to maximize cost savings, optimize lead times, and improve project execution.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on technical issues as the structural expert.
• Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Act with integrity to support the company, its values, and employees while focusing on meeting or exceeding customer requirements.

Requirements

• 5–15 years of design experience on projects of increasing complexity.
• BS in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure is preferred; AME Design Group will support the pursuit of additional licensure.
• Able to organize, plan, and manage multiple activities/projects to accomplish desired results.

Skills

• Expertise utilizing structural engineering software such as Etabs, SAFE, SAP, RAM, Enercalc, L-pile, etc.
• BIM experience – Revit required, Tekla Structures is a plus.
• Industrial and Warehouse building design experience is a plus.
• Steel connection design experience is a plus.
• Load-bearing, Cold-Formed Metal Framing (CFMF) design experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with creating advanced design spreadsheets is a plus.
• Experience with parametric design approaches using Grasshopper, Dynamo, and other methods is a plus.
• Programming language/coding experience such as VBA, C#, Python, and other languages is a plus.

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Traditional and Roth 401k.
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year.
• 100% charitable match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid parental leave.