Senior Structural Engineer/Concrete Repair Focus

Klein & Hoffman is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Concrete Repair Focus) with strong technical, project management, and business skills. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in structural engineering related to renovation/expansion/rehabilitation of existing concrete structures including parking garages, sidewalk vaults, plazas, and other existing building structures.

In accordance with Illinois pay transparency laws, we are providing a good faith estimate of the salary range for this position. The anticipated salary for this role is $105,000- $160,000, based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Employees may also be eligible for additional compensation, including bonuses and benefits. This estimate is subject to change based on business needs and market conditions.

Qualified candidates will possess proven skills and demonstrate experience in the following:

Primary Responsibilities

• Strong restoration experience and in-depth knowledge of rehabilitation and the construction industry
• Experienced with historical construction materials and systems
• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting contemporary and historical structural drawings
• Competent in conducting visual/hands-on assessments and developing condition assessment reports including observations, conclusions, recommendations, prioritization of repair alternatives, and engineer’s opinion of probable costs
• Knowledgeable with various destructive and non-destructive testing methods for concrete, steel, and timber
• Competent in preparing design drawings and specifications, performing bidding services, and conducting construction phase services including site visits, field reports, project meetings, submittal review, pay app review, and verifying contractor compliance with design intent
• Competent at performing project management duties, including client coordination, team coordination, and project control (schedule, budget, design, quality, and profitability)
• Competent at structural analysis by hand calculation and/or computer modeling to verify the capacity of existing structure or design strengthening
• structural analysis and rehabilitation design of concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and other structural systems
• Knowledgeable in code research and implementation
• Can effectively communicate both in writing and verbally with decision-makers at all levels in an organization and with a diverse range of clients including condo owners/managers/boards, commercial property owners, and owner representatives
• Participates in professional organizations and networking events
• Experienced in providing mentoring and training to junior staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in structural/civil/architectural engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering related to evaluating and rehabilitating existing structures, primarily concrete
• Hold a professional license or have the capacity to acquire a license in the state of Illinois
• Technically proficient in structural analysis and design of a broad range of construction materials and methods, particularly concrete
• Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written
• Adept in working with and interpreting structural analytical and design software
• Proficient ability in AutoCAD or Revit

Preferred Skills and Interests

• A Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience working with parking garages and concrete repair experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Able to ride suspended scaffolding and work from heights

Klein & Hoffman 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.