Structural Engineering Specialist

at STV INC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

STV is looking for a Structural Engineering Specialist to join our highly skilled Rail Team in our Chicago office. The ideal candidate should have some exposure to and interest in the inspection, design and construction of rail, track, and culverts. You will have the opportunity to work under the direction of experienced engineers learning design fundamentals and analysis of existing rail infrastructure.

Responsibilities:
Participate in a variety of planning, design, and construction projects.
Perform field inspections.
Assist in developing technical design reports, calculations, and memos.
Use software to design structural elements such as bridges and retaining walls.
Develop construction documents, including technical drawings and specifications.
Participate in meetings with clients and stakeholders and develop content for these meetings.

Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering
A basic understanding of structural engineering fundamentals
Familiarity with civil and structural design software
A strong desire to work with and help clients, public stakeholders, and fellow team members
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A desire to work on large multidisciplinary rail projects with fast-paced schedules, which require creative thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
Valid driver's license

Other positive attributes:
An engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred but not required
Experience using MicroStation, OpenRail, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil3D
Construction site experience
Previous experience with freight and passenger railroad design and engineering

Compensation Range:$58,475.00 - $77,966.00

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.