Structural Project Designer

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG Corp., one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of 2500+ employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.
As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.
IMEG Corp. is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Structural Project Designer to work in either our Naperville or Chicago, IL offices . This position would be
responsible for calculations; system design, including gravity framing, lateral framing and
foundation sizing; reports; progress submittals; BIM instructions for the project; and
specifications required to assure project completeness and accuracy within the allocated period
of time and monetary budget. The Structural Project Designer consistently exercises his/her
own discretion and judgment in the performance of these duties.
Principal Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Designer on projects and is able to analyze and design simple structures using engineering judgement, computer software, spreadsheets and hand calculations;
• Prepare project specifications and verify that design meets code requirements;
• Calculate costs and time schedules for proposed work; review all files to determine scope and personnel involved;
• Maintain good client relations, project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files;
• Coordinate design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, technology, clerical and equipment suppliers;
• Document design decisions, meetings, and instructions from client promptly while monitoring project design progress as related to fee expended;
• Review all project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check;
• Prepare and issue addendum information;
• Recognize potential project problems quickly and seek advice from the Project Manager;
• Review design methods, procedures, changes in scope, and client correspondence with the Project Manager;
• Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement;
• Mentor designers and/or modelers;
• Other duties assigned by the employer.

Skills

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans and drawings;
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings and structures;
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM;
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering;
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred;
• Minimum four years of qualifying experience

OR

• Minimum ten years of qualifying experience with no bachelor's degree.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull.
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

IMEG Corp. , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
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