Structural Team Leader at ATLAS ENGINEERING GROUP LTD – Deerfield, Illinois

Exciting opportunities are available at Atlas Engineering Group, Ltd. (Atlas), voted “2023 ACEC Medium-Size Firm of the Year”. Atlas is a professional licensed consulting firm specializing in structural design engineering, civil/transportation/rail design engineering, water resources, construction management, surveying, and program management. Work out of our offices in the City of Chicago (right on the Chicago River) or at our headquarters in Deerfield, IL. Seeking a leader with a positive, pro-active attitude, who is integral to the foundation of our organization, and the key to everyone’s success. Join a team with a culture which welcomes everyone’s perspectives and voices. Become a part of a dynamic organization that delivers a passion for what we do, and a vision for enhancing the communities and ever-changing environment that surrounds us.

Atlas is seeking a Structural Team Leader to join our evolving team and lead and manage Design and Planning projects. This position serves as a leader to structural staff in design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and/or rail Phase I preliminary engineering and/or Phase II structural design projects. Our clients vary from federal, state, and local governments; railroads and transit agencies; and collar county DOTs. This position will work in a team environment, lead progress meetings, make sound engineering decisions, provide direction to staff, coordinate the workload of projects, and ensure the team’s quality of deliverables. The Structural Team Leader will lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team; check work through QC procedures; monitor progress; identify changes of scope and additional services; mentor staff; collaborate with all team disciplines: and manage the project scope, budget and schedule. This individual must be capable of developing highly innovative, creative, and efficient design solutions with the ability to guide initial design concepts/ideas from pursuit and selection through successful project completion on multiple projects. Duties also include multi-discipline project coordination inclusive of survey, grading, drainage, structures, utilities and layout of various site items, and other duties as required. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop and maintain client relationships, actively participate in proposal development, participate in interviews, and be a visible and active member of the structural community through professional organization involvement. Atlas is committed to assist you in advancing your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way in a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates project team efforts on the preparation of deliverables for multiple transportation infrastructure projects
• Perform QAQC to ensure meeting Engineering standards, techniques and procedures.
• Financial and contract management of planning and design projects for delivery on budget and on schedule
• Development of scoping documents and fee estimates
• Participation in marketing and business development for the pursuit of work and writing proposal narratives
• Serve as Technical Expert and a mentor to junior staff

• SE licensure in Illinois
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering design
• Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program-preferred
• Proficiency preferred in Bentley Microstation, Bentley OpenRoads / OpenBridge, AutoCad Civil 3D, Mathcad, MATLAB, Staad Pro, SAP2000, LARSA, L-PileMDX, PY-Wall, AASHTOWare,
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proven experience in developing and leading final engineering deliverables
• IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and CDOT experience
• Bridge Inspection Experience (NHI-130056 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges preferred)
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with MicroStation/Geopak, Bentley SS4 with OpenRoads Technology and ProjectWise preferred

Communication Skills

• Proactively interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others
• Leads project meetings and make presentations
• Represents the organization externally
• Positive attitude with excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance from UHC
• Employer pays 100% of the premiums for: Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• HSA & FSA participation
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time off
• Paid Holidays (10 days)
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) with company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Licensure and Society Membership
• Competitive Salary

The salary will be determinate based on multiple factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, and certifications.

Atlas Engineering Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and an E-Verify employer. Minorities, females, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.