Design Engineer Location Montgomery, IL Employment duration Full time Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=MICHELSCORP&cws=41&rid=12147) J.D. Hair & Associates, Inc. (“JDH&A”) is a wholly owned subsidiary and the primary in-house engineering group of Michels Corporation, a global leader in infrastructure construction. Michels Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified contractors in North America and is an industry leader in various utility and civil infrastructure sectors. As Design Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to work with our highly-skilled senior engineering staff and CAD technicians to develop design submittals for ground improvement systems and geostructural systems to be built by our Foundations Division, a national leader to specialty geotechnical construction. Design submittals will consist of drawings and supporting calculations developed by applying geotechnical and structural engineering principles through a combination of analytical methods and state-of-the-art numerical modeling software. Types of design will primarily include, but are not limited to: rigid inclusions, aggregate piers, soil mixing, compaction grouting, chemical grouting, and dynamic compaction. You will also be asked to assist with advanced modeling analysis for geostructural systems including deep foundation systems and earth retaining structures. Our team works on all types and sizes of projects, including commercial buildings, highways and bridges, industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, marine structures, and military facilities. As design engineer, you will also be involved with preliminary engineering for prospective projects during bid-time, and with QA/QC review during production phases. Project site visits may be periodically required but are not routine. Long-distance (non-local) travel will be minimal. The anticipated salary range is $76,000 to $99,000. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Why JDH&A? + Our engineering solutions extend the limits of possibilities in construction + We believe client expectations are a baseline we strive to exceed + We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Michels Corporation, a global leader in infrastructure construction + As a member of the Michels Family of Companies, we are supported by a comprehensive network of specialized services and capabilities + Michels invests an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year + Work experience under licensed Professional Engineers to be used towards obtaining PE licensure + We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan Why you? + You have a strong attention to detail + You enjoy working on unique and specialized scopes of work + You relish new challenges while using state-of-the-art methods and technology + You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates + You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated What It Takes + Master’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering or structural engineering. 0-4 years of related experience or equivalent combination (required). + Familiarity with Numerical Modelling / Finite Element Analysis and its application through computer software (required) + Proficiency with MS Office (required) + Familiarity with AutoCAD 2D (preferred) AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability