Experienced Structural Engineer - Mt Prospect, United States - CTLGroup

Description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are CTLGroup. We're engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, established experts with unrivaled experience, knowledge and testing capabilities in structures and materials. Our integrated team is supported by one of the most sophisticated structural and building materials laboratories in the United States. We can consult or test, perform forensics or testify in court to solve our clients' problems and support their goals. Our team delivers more than data. We deliver confidence our clients can build on.

Our engineers are amongst the top in the nation and help to find practical, effective solutions for clients across the world. We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our team to help us in continuing to provide top expertise for our broad base of clients. As a Structural Engineer at CTLGroup you will not only be a leader and mentor; you will also be part of building a dynamic culture that fosters growth.

This individual will report to the VP, Consulting Services and can be located in Illinois, Texas, or Florida.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generate and implement engineering solutions;
• Provide technical consultation to help clients and CTLGroup staff solve problems;
• Mentor and coach staff;
• Proactively participate in professional organizations and technical committees;
• Help to ensure group profitability by generating business to sustain self-productivity and the productivity of others within the group;
• Explore and develop new markets in area of expertise and leverage business opportunities through industry involvement;
• Build and sustain effective relationships with current and potential customers through regular communication;
• Manage multiple projects within specified timeline and under budget if possible;
• Define the potential scope of projects through analysis and evaluation of alternate solutions to the customer's problem;
• Write proposals, qualify project and customer, and obtain approval to proceed;
• Schedule, coordinate and delegate project work. Ensure that needed materials and/or outside service vendors are available. Ensure that the project is conducted timely and that quality standards are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfaction. Foresee and respond timely when confronted with any problems. Facilitate change in the customer's needs/project objectives;
• Select and train project team members and review work, giving feedback as appropriate;
• Execute work which may include one or more of the following (field or lab): evaluation, surveying, investigations, calculations, analytical, research, design, drawings, subconsultant supervision, construction administration, engineering test methods and procedures, supervision of testing, forensic and litigation activities;
• Analyze and interpret project results and prepare reports;
• Administer financial aspects of projects including invoicing and payments to subconsultants;
• Make specific changes in work systems or methods to improve quality and service;
• Proactively identify areas of learning and participate in professional development activities in order to maintain and enhance work knowledge and skills;
• Demonstrate awareness of employee safety by performing duties in accordance with company and OSHA guidelines;
• Maintain high ethical standards by using sound judgment that benefits both CTLGroup and its customers.

Required Education and Experience:

• Completion of a master's degree in the field of structural engineering and/or;
• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• PE or SE;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PhD degree;
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD.

Physical and Travel Demands:

• Office work may include prolonged exposure to computers and prolonged sitting;
• Position requires some work to be completed outdoors with potential exposure to inclement weather conditions. Some work may be performed in confined spaces and at heights in excess of six feet. Some work is performed in a laboratory environment or in the field where the following conditions may apply: exposure to chemicals, noise, dust, variations in temperature and humidity, and fumes;
• May require the use of suspended scaffolding;
• Must have the ability to climb;
• Position requires medical clearance for the use of respirators;
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever necessary;
• Position requires some work to be completed outdoors with potential exposure to inclement weather;
• May require working additional hours;
• Up to 40% travel may be required for this position.

*This job description describes the general nature of the position. The above declarations are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, skills and abilities required to do the job.

CTLGroup provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.