Lead Structural Engineer – Transportation

Job overview

The Lead Structural Engineer – Transportation role is onsite at one of HR Green’s Illinois offices, including McHenry, IL. The stated annual compensation range is $120,000–$180,000. The role supports HR Green’s Transportation practice and its work on bridges and other transportation structures. The engineer serves as a regional technical expert, leading design decisions and delivery of technically robust projects that meet client expectations, schedules, and budgets. The role also mentors junior staff, contributes to business development, and may manage projects aligned with the engineer’s specialty.

What you'll do

• Analyze and design complex bridges and other structures using computer software
• assess existing bridges and develop rehabilitation designs
• prepare specifications, reports, calculations, plans, and construction-phase services
• contribute to engineering budgets and schedules
• develop design procedures
• guide junior structural engineers and CAD staff
• participate in interdisciplinary reviews
• perform quality-control reviews
• contribute to or lead proposals and agreements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

lead structural engineer

transportation

bridge design

structural engineering

bridge rehabilitation

project delivery

staff mentoring

mchenry il

illinois offices

$120k–$180k/year

professional engineer license

structural engineer license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• HR Green describes a comprehensive benefits package and directs applicants to its total rewards information.

Why this role

Regional technical leadership within the Transportation practice, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to proposals and business development.

About the employer

HR Green is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.