Structural Engineer II

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Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Structural Engineer II in our Water Group. This individual is expected to work with Baxter & Woodman’s Water Group on project teams in Illinois, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. We are seeking qualified applicants for our Crystal Lake or Chicago, Illinois offices.

• →Responsible for specific technical design solutions to meet the client’s needs.
• →Assist in leading planning, design, and coordination of small to large projects.
• →Assist in leading conceptual design and provide full team support throughout the entire project.
• →Perform detailed structural analysis and design for buildings, water and wastewater treatment plant tanks, pumping stations, hydraulic structures, and retaining walls in accordance with pertinent codes and standards.
• →Preparation of design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for construction of new structures and retrofitting of existing structures.
• →Field inspection and confined space entry for structural condition assessment and preparation of technical reports.
• →Perform construction administration duties including conducting on-site observations, preparation of observation reports, responding to RFIs, and review of submittals.

• BS or MS degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved program with a strong academic background in material behavior, structural analysis, concrete, masonry, steel, aluminum, and wood design.

• →5 or more years of relevant work experience including structural analysis and design of environmental structures.
• →Understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, standards, details, and construction techniques preferred.
• →Proficient in use of AutoCAD, Revit, RISA, Enercalc, and Microsoft Office software.
• →Excellent technical writing skills.
• →Strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• →Ability to multitask in a team environment while working on several projects simultaneously.
• →Ability to travel (own transportation).
• →Structural Engineer license in Illinois.