Structural Designer at HARDESTY & HANOVER – Chicago, Illinois

Position Title: Structural Designer

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Department: Structural
Description: H&H is offering an exciting opportunity for a Structural Designer to join our team in our Chicago, Illinois Office, focusing on movable bridge design and inspection. We are looking for someone who enjoys technical challenges and shares a passion for engineering.

With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm with a focus on fixed and movable bridge design. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues, rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions. They trust our time-tested ability to manage the entire life cycle of a project, from the study and planning phase through to design and construction. With over 600 talented employees located across 30 offices nationwide, H&H can efficiently and effectively handle assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods around the country and across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Create structure drawings using CAD software

• Perform structural design calculations (beam design, reinforced concrete and steel structure design and analysis), sketches, computer modeling, and similar technical work as required
• Develop contract plans, special provisions, and engineer's estimates
• Assist with field inspections and condition assessments of bridges and other structures
• Research design options and codes and discuss with the project manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's optional, in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Zero to four years of relevant experience
• EIT certification
• Ability to obtain PE within 4 years
• Interest in inspection, design, and construction of bridges
• Experience with analytical software such as SAP, CSI Bridge, LARSA 4D, etc.
• Experience with CAD software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD

A highly motivated and responsible individual with a strong work ethic

Benefits: We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k).

EOE M/F/ DISABILITY/VETS