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Lead Structural Engineer - Bridge

Fehr Graham
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Are you a forward thinker with a passion for designing bridges? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Structural Engineer to join our team.

We’re not just seeking someone to fill a position. We want a proactive communicator who can take charge and lead our growing structural engineering team. Your ideas and vision will be vital as we expand into new markets. You’ll be at the forefront of our growth.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Structural Engineer, you’ll have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of innovation. Bridge inspection and design will be your playground, where you can showcase your skills and expertise while having a real impact on communities. Your knowledge of structural components, including bridges, retaining walls and Department of Transportation design standards, will be the backbone of our success.

Where you’ll work

Whether you prefer the convenience of remote work or the adventure of relocating to a community near one of our offices, we have you covered. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

What you’ll do

As a Structural Engineer, we promote a team environment, so you’ll work with fellow engineers, environmental scientists and many others. You’ll also :

  • Provide bridge inspection and design services.
  • Actively develop and grow the structural engineering team.
  • Be familiar with structural components.

What it takes

Ideally, you’ll have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. You should have 7 to 11 years of experience designing steel and concrete structures. You should be a licensed structural engineer in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin or demonstrate the ability to secure these licensures. Ideally, you’ll also :

  • Know construction methods and materials and code requirements.
  • Know how to develop design and construction plans.
  • Use structural engineering software.
  • Speak and write well.
  • Have strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Be a team player.
  • What you’ll get

    You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer :

  • Medical / dental / vision
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Profit-sharing bonus plan
  • Paid time off
  • An awesome work environment.
  • Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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