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Structural Project Enigineer

Chicago, IL 60661

Posted: 11/16/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 578157 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Our Structural Engineer provides project level support of design for a wide range of project size, materials, and types of infrastructure and buildings. Engineers will work on a variety of projects based on firm needs & project demand.
Our perfect candidate is a motivated problem-solver who is detail oriented, a clear and consistent communicator that exhibits flexibility to work on multiple projects and changing client expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform engineering and design calculations, equipment and construction specifications and procurement documents.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, sketches and specifications.
  • Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Ability to respond to common technical inquiries or questions from the client, or members of the project team.
  • Confer with Project Manager and senior project staff to ascertain coordination, completeness, and accuracy of critical technical requirements.
  • Perform specific work assignment in accordance with established and modified progress schedules and within prescribed budgets.
  • Capable of being assigned all sized, more complicated projects and performing all design tasks with very limited supervision.
  • Track and document individual labor costs and monitor budgetary costs associated with their work.
  • Follow and abide by the DMA employee and safety manuals.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE  
  • A typical employee would possess a Bachelors’ Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent education from a four-year college in the field of Engineering and a minimum of two-five years’ experience in design, management, or construction of Engineering Projects. 
  • COMMUNICATION SKILLS  
  • Exhibit good verbal and written communication skills.     
  • Be detail oriented, adaptable and enthusiastic.   
  • Exhibit flexibility to work on multiple projects and react to changing client expectations.   
  • Be able to take direction and function independently.   
  • Ability to write technical reports, memos, or other correspondences that conform to prescribed style and format of the client and of the firm.   
  • Ability to effectively present information to the management, the client or potential clients.   
  • Participate and become an active part of a project team.  
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  
  • Certificate, licensing or registration are desired, but not a requirement. 
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License, Engineer in Training (EIT)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License is desirable. 

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Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.