Description

Senior Structural Engineer

Chicago, IL

Description

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Civil Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. KDM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a people-first work environment, and a hybrid work schedule.

We’re seeking a Civil Engineer with 7+ years of site civil engineering experience, who is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and creating high-quality designs, reports, and studies that meet the needs of our clients. A PE license and experience in the utility or transportation industry are preferred.

Salary: $90k - $115k per year

Job Responsibilities:

Contribute to a project team consisting of professional engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of all facets of civil engineering
Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of civil engineering-related issues
Create civil designs from preliminary to as-built stages
Produce civil engineering plans, surveys, data and information, construction documents, and related reports in a clear and concise manner to meet client specifications
Act as a team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of civil engineering work
Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients
Perform and/or oversee designs for underground and overhead powers installations
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Interact with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations
Research available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for the execution of required project designs
Design stage tickets and information retrieval of utility atlas maps and coordination with survey field staff?
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
Direct the work of drafting and designer support staff to complete projects
Work directly with clients, KDM staff, and consultants
Conduct site walkdowns and work directly with construction contractors

Qualifications & Requirements:

BS in Civil Engineering or other accredited Engineering degree
Structural Engineer (SE) license- preferred
EIT or PE license with ability for reciprocity in other states preferred
7+ years of experience
Experience or knowledge of:
Surveying
Construction and design feasibility
Utilities infrastructure
Land development, transportation, and water/drainage
Power distribution
Experience and proficiency in AutoCad Civil3D
Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances and regulations for municipality, county, state, and federal agencies permitting submittals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team to efficiently complete tasks and assignments?
Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects and tasks with ability to meet deadlines and within budget
Adhering to quality standards and company procedures with high focus on accuracy and quality of work
Surveying
Construction and design feasibility
Utilities infrastructure
Land development, transportation, and water/drainage
Power distribution
Experience and proficiency in AutoCad Civil3D
Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances and regulations for municipality, county, state, and federal agencies permitting submittals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team to efficiently complete tasks and assignments?
Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects and tasks with ability to meet deadlines and within budget
Adhering to quality standards and company procedures with high focus on accuracy and quality of work

Why Choose KDM

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us:

Challenging and Meaningful Work
Competitive Base Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Paid Holidays
Great Work-Life Balance
Fun and Flexible Work Environment
Organization with People-First Mentality
Dynamic Leadership Team
A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks:

Positive team environment
Competitive salaries
Flexible schedules
Growth opportunities
Training and professional development
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
Paid time-off.
Paid holidays.
Volunteer leave
HSA
Parental and maternity leave
Supportive management
Professional development assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Quarterly team-building outings
Laidback office culture, flexibility & happy hours
Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Equal Employment Opportunity:

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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