Chief Structural Bridge Engineer

at  Farnsworth Group

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last eight years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Chief Structural Bridge Engineer - in one of the following office locations: Chicago, Lisle, or Tinley Park, IL. In this role, you will be the key individual responsible to lead a client focused, technically excellent Transportation Structural Engineering team that serves local and nationwide clients in the support of multiple design projects.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with a major in Structural Engineering.
• Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer (SE).
• 15+ years of bridge engineering experience including experience with advanced typical and complex structures.
• Engineer-of-Record with hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design including codes, calculations, report, and final structural contract documents.
• Knowledge and experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams.
• Project management and Client Management skills and experience
• Strong communications skills and willing to work in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have a proven background of technical leadership on bridge projects.
• Experience working with IDOT and/or Tollway Facility Bridge projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters in Structural Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer Connect Edition (LEAP Bridge Steel, LEAP Bridge Concrete, RM Bridge, etc.), LEAP CONSYS, LPile, Erikkson Culvert, AASHTOWare BrR, RISA-3D, SPW911, Mathcad/Mathcad Prime, Enercalc, BlueBeam, or other Finite-Element or Foundation analysis/design software

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