Wight

Structural Engineer

Darien or Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFull time$100,000 - $135,000 / yearPosted 19 days ago
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Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Structural Engineer with 6-10 years of related professional experience to contribute to our diverse portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in structural engineering principles, a passion for technical design, and a keen interest in integrated design and delivery processes.  The position will work closely with senior engineers and other team members to deliver high-quality projects that meet client goals and adhere to the firm’s standards.  Potential candidates should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a passion for high quality design and collaborative processes.  This position requires understanding of all project phases including schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction contract administration.    Technical Responsibilities: Establishment of project design criteria, procedures and processes. Perform structural engineering analysis, design, and calculations for vertical building structures with guidance of a senior engineer. Analysis and design of structural steel, concrete, wood and masonry framing systems for vertical building structures. Participation in submittal of documentation for permitting/regulatory review with multiple local agencies and jurisdictions. Utilization of the latest structural engineering analysis and design software. Utilization of Autodesk Revit Structure building information modeling (BIM) software. Core Responsibilities: Lead the preparation of design documentation including BIM models, drawings, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers. Conduct research on materials, products, building codes, systems, and sustainable design practices to inform project decisions. Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including architecture, sustainability, construction, and other consultants, to support the integrated delivery of projects. Evaluate system selection based on analysis of multiple design options and established constraints. Clearly and concisely convey technical solutions and performance objectives while ensuring complete project alignment with client goals, project design, sustainability objectives, schedule, budget, constructability and post-occupancy performance. Perform onsite surveys of existing building conditions and documenting field measurements and observations. Perform construction phase activities including submitta...