We are searching for a Structural Engineer III who is able to provide structural support for various types of projects, including work for commercial, industrial, federal clients. Must be able to adapt to quick project turnarounds and various types of engineering. Typical responsibilities include field inspections, reporting, documentation, structure design and analysis, design calculations, construction engineering support for contractors, various structural support for our Civil, Power, Gas and Aviation groups.

What you will do:

• Review requests for engineering services to determine that adequate information is provided to complete service.
• Review building/bridge structures and foundations for existing and proposed uses.
• Work with existing processes to correctly open analysis projects.
• Perform analyses on projects of all levels of complexity using hand calculations, structural analysis software, and other accepted methods.
• Mentoring and edification of project team members with less experience.
• Responsible for leading the design team and ensuring that the project meets all of the client's requirements. They do this by providing technical expertise, managing the project schedule and budget, and communicating with the client and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for the overall quality of deliverables and client satisfaction for the project.
• Identify and resolve problems that arise during project execution.
• Think critically and creatively to find solutions that meet the client's needs.
• Able to supervise or mentor team members at less senior positions.
• Work with Designer staff on the development of modification drawings. 
• Design modification for tower reinforcing, extensions, and foundations. 
• Provide assistance on unusual problems.
• Ensure accurate project status reporting to facilitate accurate customer and sales reporting. 

• Knowledge including, but not limited to, the following software systems: AutoCAD, Microstation, RISA-3D, STAAD, Tedds, D-CALC, L-Pile, Geopak, LEAP, ETABS, and MathCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, or Structural Engineering, plus 6-10 years of structural engineering experience.
• P.E License
• S.E a plus
• Able to design concrete, steel and masonry structures.
• Knowledge of wind design, seismic load determination, and drift load calculations per ASCE 7.
• Familiarity with the design of components and lateral force resisting systems (i.e. braced frames, shear walls, and moment frames) and detailing requirements contained in ACI, AISC, NDS and TMS 602.
• Requires domestic travel to job sites up to 25% of total duty time.

Why Join the Civil Team? Here's why:

If you are looking to join an energetic and growing department, then the Milhouse Civil team might be the perfect fit for you. Beyond exciting Architectural, Transportation, Site Civil, and Structural project opportunities of all sizes and complexities, the Civil team also holds monthly team lunches and quarterly socials. We want to ensure that all our team members are engaged and maintaining the work life balance that is necessary to maximize their potential. If this sounds like a fit for you, then apply today!

Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.:

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.

We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500 talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.

Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction. Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day.

Click here to see all of our awards and how many times we've won Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!

Important Notice to US Applicants

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits List:

Medical

Dental

Vision

 Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Transit Benefits Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Education & Development Program

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Wellness Program 

Employee Recognition Program

Lunch and Learns

Milhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training)

Higher Level Professional Development/Certification support

Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood)