Engineer II - Structural
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews shop drawings, design drawings,
and specifications for compliance with structural engineering
principles and applicable policies, codes, and ordinances. Prepares
design drawings, calculations, and specifications for projects of
small to moderate size and ensures compliance with structural
engineering principles and applicable policies, codes, and
ordinances. Coordinates structural design and analysis of rapid
transit elevated structures, bridges, buildings and related
facilities. Conducts inspections of work sites to assess project
status, identify potential problems, ensure compliance with project
documents, standards and codes, and recommends solutions to
problems that will keep projects within scope and budget. Conducts
inspections of existing infrastructure to identify potential
problems, ensure compliance with standards and codes, and recommend
solutions to identified problems. Research information to provide
logical comprehensive solutions to moderately complex design, and
construction problems. Maintains project records and prepares
comprehensive reports on inspections, investigations, and tests.
Assists senior level engineers in planning, developing, and
coordinating projects. Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to this position are the
following jobs: Job Title None CHALLENGES Interacting with a
diverse workforce. Designing structures for maximum useful life to
limit the disruption to our passengers. Keeping abreast of changes
in scientific knowledge and engineering technology and utilizing
changes in solving theoretical or practical structural engineering
problems. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in
Civil or Architectural Engineering with a Structural Engineering
concentration or a related field plus three (3) years of experience
in Structural Engineering, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience relating to this position. Must be a
registered Engineer-in-Training, having passed the Fundamentals of
Engineering Exam. Certification for Safety Inspection of In-Service
Bridges (NHI) preferred. Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Requires remaining stationary for extended
periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other
office productivity machinery. Must be able to move and maneuver up
to 25 pounds. Must be able to traverse track on elevated
structures, in subway tunnels and at grade conditions, after proper
safety training. Must be able to operate an aerial lift, after
proper safety training. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Detailed
knowledge of Structural Engineering principles, methods, and
techniques. Working knowledge of construction materials, methods,
and techniques. Working knowledge of municipal codes and ordinances
as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of
transportation infrastructure, track structures, and facilities.
Good research, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good critical
thinking skills to assess how one change can affect the entire
project. Intermediate skill using Auto Cad to create drawings for
permitting. Intermediate skill using personal computer, engineering
applications, and data management software. Ability to apply
structural engineering knowledge to moderately complex structural
engineering problems with versatility, judgment, and perception.
Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate moderately
complex structural engineering problems and provide practical and
cost effective solutions. Ability to work well with others. WORKING
CONDITIONS General office environment Travels within the Chicago
Metropolitan area when conducting field inspections and meetings.
Subject to prevailing weather conditions when conducting field
inspections. Occasionally required to travel out of the Chicago
Metropolitan area to meet with suppliers, manufacturers, complete
training, etc. Occasionally exposed to electrically energized
conductors, moving trains, and other hazardous conditions.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED Standard office equipment
Computer – including programs, e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point,
Database, Auto Cad, calculators, local/national codes, CTA and
national standards, STAAD-PRO. Ladders, fall-protection harness,
aerial lifts, and measuring tools. Employees and/or union members
will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the
applicable labor contracts. Rate to be determined by applicant's
entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this
classification. CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. No employee
or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because
of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national
origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military
discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal,
state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational
qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive
environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we
serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known
disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as
well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you
require an accommodation in the application or hiring process,
please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of
your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA
will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be
provided. TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR
ENTIRETY INCLUDING: UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY QUALIFICATIONS
JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND
TRUTHFUL. Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring
process in a timely fashion may result in your application being
closed out for non-responsiveness. CTA Benefits
https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
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