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Sr Structural Engineer

1 month ago


Chicago, United States Rimkus Consulting Full time

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement

OVERVIEW: In this position, you will use your technical knowledge to evaluate existing buildings and design solutions for our clients' complex and unique problems. Projects will include a mix of residential, multi-family, and commercial projects, with an emphasis on repair of damage from fire, wind, flood, and impacts, as well as adaptive reuse of older buildings and enhancements to existing facilities to accommodate changes in use and implementation of equipment and machinery. Some opportunities for structural design of commercial, retail, industrial, and hospitality structures may also develop.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Preparation of as-built drawings from existing buildings.
  • Performance evaluations of the structural systems in existing, sometimes damaged, buildings.
  • Creating required drawings and specifications using your knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
  • Research building code (historical and current) and any associated code upgrades that should apply.
  • Field assessment to include working from ladders, lifts, scaffolds, confined spaces, and rooftops.
  • Conduct investigations and conditions assessments to determine appropriate repair of damaged and/or poorly performing structural systems.
  • Complete design assignments related to upgrades, maintenance, and restoration of existing buildings.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum bachelor's degree required.
  • Professional Engineering, P.E. required - SE Preferred
  • 7+ years of structural design experience.
  • AutoCAD proficiency required - Building Information Modeling (BIM) proficiency is appreciated.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are a must.
REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of both commercial and residential building structural systems and the best materials choices based on the type of design, location, and use of the building.
  • Ability to determine load calculations, performance criteria, and material/member selection.
  • Good report writing skills with the ability to develop and commit to budgets, scopes, and deadlines.
  • Must be outgoing and able to interact with staff, clients, and home/business owners.
  • Manage projects and teams in both new and existing construction in a variety of structural projects, assuring QA/QC in the final product.
  • Manage multiple deadlines, preparing technical condition reports, repair design, bid documents, addenda, change orders, and other construction documentation.
  • Skill at establishing a budget and schedule, communicating with clients (internal and external), and working with a team to complete projects within the budget and schedule constraints established for the project.
  • Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
  • Ability to work independently with good judgment and critical thinking skills.
  • Must be able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS, OVERTIME, and TRAVEL:

Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, work from stationary and moveable scaffolding (aka swing stages), bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.

Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% local/regional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employee and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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