Provides independent technical oversight for structural engineering work on highway, transit, freight rail, and passenger rail projects on an as-needed basis. Focuses on checking and improving work prepared by junior and mid-level engineers.
Compensation
Salary Range: $75.72 - $136.30
Responsibilities
Independently check structural calculations, analysis models, design assumptions, and engineering judgments prepared by junior and mid-level structural engineers.
Review bridge, wall, culvert, foundation, and related structure plans, details, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates for accuracy, completeness, internal consistency, and constructability.
Evaluate design packages for compliance with AASHTO LRFD, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and applicable AISC, ACI, and rail requirements.
Provide clear review comments, redlines, and documented dispositions; discuss findings with the responsible engineers, confirm corrections, and coach staff.
Provide engineering support for the construction, inspection, and acceptance of railroad bridges, guideways, retaining structures, culverts, and related structural components
Review bridge design plans, calculations, shop drawings, working drawings, RFIs, submittals, and construction work plans for technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
Evaluate contractor proposals, design modifications, value engineering proposals, and field design changes while ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable engineering standards
Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, Design Engineers of Record, specialty consultants, and contractors to resolve structural engineering issues encountered during construction
Review structural concrete placement plans, reinforcing steel details, post-tensioning operations, structural steel fabrication and erection procedures, bearings, expansion joints, falsework, shoring, and temporary works
