Lead Structural Engineer

Join STV as a Lead Structural Engineer to drive the design of resilient infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as the Technical Lead for major bridge projects. Drawing from your depth of knowledge, you will bridge the gap between complex analytical modeling and constructible site solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Licensure: Illinois Professional Engineer, P.E. required; S.E. highly preferred.
• Experience: 10–15 years of experience in transportation-related structural design.
• Skills
• Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenBridge and advanced structural analysis software.
  • Deep familiarity with AASHTO LRFD, AREMA, and IDOT, CDOT standards.
  • Project or task management experience such as resource management, scheduling and cost management.
  • Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, City of Chicago, local municipalities, and Class I Railroads is preferred.
  • Good oral and written communication skills

Essential Functions

• Technical Design: Lead the design and analysis of complex steel and concrete structures using MIDAS, LARSA, or CSI Bridge.
• Project Management: Serve as a Task Lead or Project Manager on mid-to-large scale bridge projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous peer reviews and QA/QC checks on drawings, specifications, and calculations to ensure compliance with STV’s Quality Management System.
• Mentorship: Guide mid-level and junior staff through complex design challenges, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Compensation Range:

$146,678.11 - $167,632.13

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.