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Structural-Restoration Engineer

Structural-Restoration Engineer (0-3 years’ experience)
Work Location: 850 W Jackson Blvd. Suite 310, Chicago, IL. 60607
Employment Type: Full-time regular
 
About This Opportunity
Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading engineering consulting firm that will give you the experience and opportunity you need to build your career? If so, Walker Consultants is looking for an exceptional Structural / Restoration Engineer in our downtown Chicago office. We are looking for a detailed-oriented, dedicated, and self-motivated candidate that has enthusiasm and curiosity for problem-solving and can work well in team environments.
 
Your time will be spent investigating, analyzing, and solving structural and architectural deficiencies involving parking structures, plazas, buildings, and other types of built structures. Your work will solve complex problems, many of which have no clear precedent and require fundamental and creative solution approaches. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of project managers, engineers, and architects to develop these solutions which ultimately add value and longevity to the built environment.
 
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
  • Perform condition assessments, investigations, field testing, and construction observations to gather field data, document existing conditions, and prepare field reports. You will have the opportunity to work on different types of structural systems such as: prestressed concrete, post-tensioned concrete, steel, masonry, or timber;
  • Analyze field data and perform structural analysis via hand calculations or computer modeling to check as-built conditions or to perform strengthening design;
  • Prepare technical reports for clients that summarize your field investigation, analysis, and recommendations;
  • Work with a project team to prepare design documents including project drawings and specifications;
  • Assist in project coordination and meetings with internal team members;
  • Review project submittals and shop drawings as part of construction administration services;
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree or better in structural/civil/architectural engineering from ABET-accredited institution (A Master’s degree and/or work experience in evaluation and repair of existing structures is preferred);
  • EIT status preferred, not required; employees are encouraged to seek professional licensure;
  • Strong technical communication skills (written and verbal);
  • Proficient knowledge and experience using Revit;
  • Proficient using MS Office suite;
  • Familiarity using finite element modeling software (SAP, ETABS, etc.);
  • Ability to work in the office and in the field. This role may require occasional travel locally and outside the local area.
Benefits of Joining Walker
As a skilled member of the Walker family, you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop your skills surrounded by committed, talented and enthusiastic co-workers. In addition to competitive compensation, as a full-time employee, Walker offers vacation retreats, tuition and licensure reimbursement, 401(k) match and HSA employer contribution, commuter benefit accounts, medical, dental, vision insurance, and more!
 
Who We Are
Walker is a 100% employee-owned company of many capabilities offering professional services to clients in the private and public market sectors. Walker maintains a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking planning, design, engineering, restoration and consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions engaging a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts who have been advancing standards in the industry for several decades.
 
However, our abilities reach far beyond just parking and include highly experienced advisors in forensics who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects.
 
Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence makes Walker the first choice for these services throughout the country.
 
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.