Senior Project Engineer - Bridges

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Our Chicago office is looking to add a Senior Project Engineer - Bridges to join our team. You will be involved with bridge or civil structure projects for bridges, railways, highways, and transportation related projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional engineering services including technical specifications, design criteria and intent, constructability reviews and staging plans for new and rehab structural projects
• Deliver high quality and cost-effective structural evaluation and design solutions for bridge/highway/transportation structure support projects using internal and external sources
• Deliver the analysis, development, and implementation of structural designs for mid to large, complex, multi-modal, and major highway expansion projects involving functional, preliminary, and detailed designs
• Supervise licensed and non-licensed professionals including assignment of work, mentoring, performance planning and development in the field of structural engineering and state bridge design standards and best practices
• Supervise and/or provide structural assessments including, condition, load capacity, service life, rehabilitation and functional needs, life cycle costing, and renewal options analysis
• Supervise and/or provide structural inspection and assessment reports including having the ability to travel, on a short notice, for emergency response or to assess structural integrity of highway infrastructure. ·
• Assist project managers in the development of scope, schedule & budget as it relates to the structural discipline
• Supervise or provide field reviews and/or coordinate site construction activities ensuring compliance with construction contract documents and design intents
• Supervise or provide engineering services during construction and project close out with record drawings
• Build client relationships through performance, service, effective communication, and by identifying and meeting client needs
• Apply a quality management system for structural engineering design projects including quality control and assurance procedures, checks, and independent reviews at different phases of designs
• Some travel will be required
   

The succesful candidate will have any/all the following:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in civil, architectural, or structural engineering from an accredited college or university
• 7-15 years of relevant work experience in structural bridge design
• A SE license in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months
• Relevant experience working on structural bridge design projects in Illinois
• Knowledge and experience in developing and interpreting highway engineering policies, practices, procedures, standards, and regulations
• Experienced with construction specs and erection plans and requirements for large structural elements
• Familiarity with Master Municipal Construction Document for Illinois
• Familiarity with AutoDesk and Bentley products, and bridge design software such as LARSA, SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, OpenBridge, CsiBridge, MIDAS, AASHTOWARE Bridge Rating, and MDX
• Strong interpersonal, negotiating, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

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