- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- On-site
- Contract · Principal
- $76–$136 per hour
- 30+ years
Provide independent technical oversight for structural engineering work on highway, transit, freight rail, and passenger rail projects on an as needed basis, focusing 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
- Review structural evaluations, rehabilitation concepts, load ratings, inspection findings, and construction-phase responses
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Master’s degree (preferred)
- Nice to have: Master’s degree