at GRAEF in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be recognized as a 2022 Best Places to Work.
GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships! What are you looking for in a career? The opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects? The satisfaction and security of working at an employee-owned company? Or maybe the opportunity to improve the quality of life - not just for you and your family, but for the worldwide community at large?
Our dynamic growth and continued success has created a new opportunity for a Structural Engineer in our Chicago Loop office. Remote work opportunities may also be considered. Every project brings a new puzzle that requires creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills. This position offers the opportunity to become part of a well-established structural group.
As a Structural Engineer at GRAEF, enjoy responsibilities like:
Project oversight including setting priorities and developing objectives, project financial management and hands-on involvement in the design process.
Organize and direct the work.
Design systems of a complex nature with minimal supervision.
The ability to serve as a technical resource for others on a design team.
Lead the design of various new building and renovation projects.
Coordinate between multiple disciplines and attend project meetings with clients.
Mentoring less-experienced staff.
We are considering Structural Engineer candidates to join our team who possess the following basic qualifications:
Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural focus.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in structural design of buildings.
Proficient post-tension design and wood design experience preferred.
Professional registration as a PE.
Professional registration as an SE.
Working knowledge of RAM Concept design software as well as REVIT.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently are crucial.
Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:
Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Plans
Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Casual Dress
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets
EOE-Disabled/Vets
