Job Description
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION We are currently seeking a full-time Structural Engineer to join our team. Our team works with private companies on commercial projects, as well as with State and Local Government on bridge and transportation related projects. We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills to assist our current staff in serving our clients. Our preferred location would be in our West Des Moines office but we will consider strong candidates in our Bolingbrook, Springfield, or Kansas City office. This position will collaborate with our structural team members across our organization.
V&K BENEFITS
- Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes : Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
- Clothing allowance
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
- Paid training and development on and off-site
RESPONSIBILITIES
Structural design and detailing for bridge, building and / or treatment plant structuresWork with teams participating in planning, design and construction of structural projects, with future opportunities to lead project teamsClient contact including verbal and written communicationAbility to complete projects on time and within budgetPeriodic on-site construction observationREQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering5 years or more experience in structural engineeringIowa PE license or ability to obtain within 12 monthsSolid written and verbal communication skillsPREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience with Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and / or Illinois DOT projects and proceduresKnowledge of AASHTO LRFD bridge design codeIllinois SE license a plusMaster’s Degree in Structural EngineeringExperience with hydraulic design for bridges and roadway designExperience with MicroStation and / or AutoCAD a plus