Structural Engineer

4 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Metra Full time
Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer

Metra is seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for managing projects of varying size and complexity, reviewing and analyzing consultant work, and performing contract administration functions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Draft scope of work and independent cost estimates for complex structural engineering design work to be performed by consultants.
  • Review consultant design plans and specifications for compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes, and sound engineering standards.
  • Negotiate level of effort and recommend changes as needed.
  • Manage consultants working on assigned projects, ensuring project schedules and milestones are met, evaluating proposed designs for integrity and cost effectiveness, and ensuring payment requests are appropriate and reflect completed work.
  • Manage projects, evaluating proposed design changes for integrity and cost effectiveness, and coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and compliant with corporate quality standards and Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) guidelines.
  • Maintain detailed records on project status, including schedules, costs, and design changes, and draft memoranda detailing assessments of design reviews and changes needed.
  • Prepare work reports and collaborate with engineering consultants, contractors, and other railroads and agencies on related projects and matters.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field with Structural focus from an ABET accredited institution.
  • Six years of Civil or Structural Engineering experience in the design of bridges, buildings, and related structures.
  • Considerable understanding of structural engineering design and construction principles, bridge engineering design, construction, and maintenance principles and practices, modern construction methods, materials, and equipment, infrastructure systems, project costing, federal, state, and local building codes, provisions, laws, and regulations.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills, advanced math skills performing engineering calculations, good verbal and written communication skills, project management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, computer aided design and drafting system applications, and web-based project management systems.
  • Ability to manage projects and consultants, interpret and apply federal, state, and local codes and regulations, handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities, perform site surveys and assessments, and possess and maintain a valid State of Illinois Driver's license.
  • Must be a Registered Professional Engineer and willing to travel within Metra's 6-county region and work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Railroad experience, Certified Bridge Inspector, Certified in Project Management, and Licensed Professional Engineer.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

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