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We are TERRA Engineering, Ltd.!

If you are looking for a place that promotes a warm collaborative culture, individualized professional development, and a plethora of opportunities, then TERRA is the place for you! At TERRA, we believe in work-life HARMONY, and making sure our employees are always supported!

You Are:

• An Experienced Structural Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience with buildings and transportation related structures looking to join our Structural Department.
• Technically sound in all aspects of the design and analysis of proposed and existing structures to ensure compliance with necessary codes.
• Knowledgeable of structural engineering codes, standards and design processes.
• Experienced in providing technical advice to engineers and architects on field related issues.
• Willing to work and coordinate with other staff as needed to meet project requirements.

You Will:

• Advise engineering team/performs engineering computations to analyze and design structural members to ensure applicability with the necessary codes.
• Develop design concepts and alternatives, evaluates and studies, establishes design criteria, and recommends solutions.
• Perform inspections and investigations of structures including bridges, buildings and earth retaining structures.
• Approve alternative methods for construction procedures or changes in field.
• Develop and meet project requirements for schedule, budget and construction cost estimates.
• Prepare proposals for new work, and develops project scope, schedule and budget.
• Interact with clients and represent the company.
• Provide mentorship and training to structural staff.
• Oversee and coordinate the technical/structural aspects of the project.
• Advise and oversee the engineering team in preparing design calculations, cost estimates, and performs field visits as necessary.
• Advise and oversee the engineering team in preparing structural engineering contract documents including plans, specifications, cost estimates and other deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and designers, to reach agreement about designs and to achieve project goals.
• Conduct Quality Control/Quality Assurance on projects.
• Perform other duties as required by Department Managers and Leadership

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

You Have:

• B.S. or M.S in Structural Engineering or related fields (Required)
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience (Required)
• An Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) License (Required)
• Experience in structural engineering standards, codes, concepts, design criteria and procedures within the structural engineering industry
• The ability to exercise precise engineering judgment
• Strong computer skills for various software programs for structural analysis, preparation of plans, specifications, reports and other project deliverables
• Excellent communication skills and ability write technical reports
• The ability to develop stellar relationship with clients to ensure their satisfaction
• The ability to effectively present recommendations and results.

TERRA Provides :

• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K and profit-sharing
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Public transportation reimbursement
• Professional development Opportunities
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside