Senior Structural Engineer

Company: Woolpert, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewSeeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position would be aligned with any of these offices: Cincinnati, OH, Chicago, IL, Orlando, FL, New York, NY, and would support full-time in-person or hybrid working arrangements.ResponsibilitiesPosition SummaryThis position is responsible for leading engineering projects, supporting strategic and KPI goals, contributing to proposals, overseeing project scope, schedule, and fee, and ensuring effective resources are assigned to projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This role includes performing structural engineering technical work on complex projects, mentoring staff, applying proficiency in designing, analyzing, and reviewing structural systems to ensure safety, stability, and compliance with industry standards.Essential FunctionsAs a Senior Structural Engineer at Woolpert, you will:

• Lead structural engineering technical work for complex projects.
• Track project progress, including scope, schedule, and fee.
• Oversee technical review and provide high quality deliverables.
• Develop and modify models, plans, details, and drawings of structural engineering systems and components according to established standards and modeling techniques.
• Perform structural analysis using modeling software and techniques for complex structures.
• Perform structural design for various structural materials, including steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Support career development and technical skill advancement of team members.Leadership & Project ManagementAt Woolpert you will use your leadership and project management skills to:
  • Motivate and inspire team members.
  • Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Foster a collaborative team culture with a focus on innovation and excellence.
  • Manage project and staffing plans, adjusting them as necessary to meet changing project needs.
  • Oversee engineering project phases from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Serve as a technical expert and discipline representative at various meetings and events as required.
  • Deliver presentations at conferences, networking events, and professional organizations.
  • Conduct training sessions for internal employees when necessary.Qualifications
    • BA/BS or MA/MS in related field and fifteen (15) years related experience.
    • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
    • Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading engineering projects.
    • Experience with mid- and high-rise buildings, long span, parking structures, and concrete podium construction preferred.
    • Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
    • Expert verbal and written communication abilities for both internal and external relationships.
    • Experience with discipline related software applications and calculation tools.
    • Substantial experience designing in Autodesk Revit 3-D modeling software.
    • Experience conducting and leading QAQC and coordination of design documents between disciplines.
    • Able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents including scientific and technical journals, handbooks, and industry information.
    • Proficient in use of MS Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, and MS Office suite.
    • Ability to provide effective responses to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community.
    • Able to write technical opinions, articles, and thought leadership social media using original or innovative techniques or style.
    • Mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
    • Willing to travel to project sites or offices, as needed.Unique BenefitsCertified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
      • Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
      • Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
      • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
      • Unlimited vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
      • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
      • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
      • Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!Why Woolpert?Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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