What We're Looking For

Come and be part of a world class bridge engineering group at HNTB. You will help us grow and serve clients like Metra, CTA, Amtrak, CN and other Class I Rail Organizations.

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for complex and cross-discipline projects. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

What You'll Do:

Uses senior-level technical expertise to consider broad range of engineering solutions.Responsible for the discipline-specific planning, work distribution, and leadership and adherence to the schedule, and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects.Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.Develops scope of work and level of effort and manages adherence to scope and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline.Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline.Provides technical guidance and mentoring to team members to achieve overall project objectives on complex or unusual engineering projects.Coordinates technical aspects of the project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline on complex or unusual engineering projects.Leads discipline delivery on larger, multi-disciplinary projects. Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work for other disciplines on multi-discipline projects on complex or unusual engineering projectsPerforms other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, orMaster’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, orPhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience

What we are looking for:
HNTB is seeking a talented Sr Rail Bridge Engineer with freight rail project experience, to serve our rail clients and help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice. At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position works closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge, experience and client relationships to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

What You'll Do:

Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.Assist in the development of project specifications.Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

Familiarity with railroad manuals, policies, standards, and preferences, as well as AREMA manuals.Optimizing work processes by using knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.Independently progresses the majority of designs and tasks required of the discipline.Exhibiting experience with Microsoft Office Suite and MicroStation.Exhibiting a thorough understanding of the application related to engineering, geometric and algebraic principles.Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.

What We Prefer:

Master’s degree in Engineering10+ years of relevant experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) Structural Engineer (SE) or ability to obtain within 12 months

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Chicago, IL

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The approximate pay range for Illinois is $118,461.80 - $185,286.42. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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