Structural Engineer

BUILDING A SOLID CAREER

We’re looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Carbondale team who values how important strong decision-making skills and solid communication play at a multidisciplinary firm like Klingner. You’ll be working a wide-range of projects from industrial to educational, as well as spending time on job sites.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully complete projects on time and on budget, while utilizing leadership skills to estimate project hours, plan, schedule, and coordinate all technical work.
• Responsible for designing a wide-range of structural building systems. Designs of buildings including: concrete, masonry, steel, and wood/timber; gravity and lateral systems.
• Track project scope, schedule, and budget to minimize project write-offs.
• Candidate will thrive and welcome constant collaboration with architects, engineers, and clients as part of Klingner’s project design processes.
• Conduct meetings, project presentations, project proposal scope writing, and other writing assignments required for projects.
• Lead all projects with a solid understanding of regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Being a decision-maker in developing structural solutions from concept through construction; developing system layouts, narratives, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Mentoring younger staff.

Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil, Architectural, or Agricultural Engineering, specializing in structures.
• Qualified applicants must be a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, or Kentucky.
• Licensed Structural Engineer is a plus. Otherwise, future intentions of applying to take the structural engineer licensure exam is preferred.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years working experience in industrial and / or commercial work.
• Candidate must be goal oriented with a strong skill-set in problem solving, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Hold a solid understanding and extensive experience working on a wide-range of state, federal, and private structural engineering designs, including preparing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Qualified candidates will boast a solid technical background, a driven sense of project responsibility, and the ability to excel while juggling multiple projects.
• Excellent and proficient understanding of Revit / BIM is required.
• Candidate must have solid understanding in using Microsoft Excel and Word, and other Microsoft office software products.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Organizing, prioritizing, and performing work assignments with minimal supervision.

Perks:

• Excellent benefits with a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Professional development assistance.
• Health Insurance.
• VPTO, sick leave, and 7.5 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Health savings and Flexible Spending.
• Yearly Wellness reimbursement.
• Sign-on and yearly bonus opportunities.
• Referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Your experience is valued. Unique to the Architecture, Engineering, Surveying, and Geotech industry, Klingner & Associates, P.C. has an average employee retention rate of 9.5 years. As a nearly 120-year-old firm, this makes us proud. Each staff member provides a wealth of understanding and experience that helps drive our reputation for high quality deliverables.

Client support is important to everyone in the firm. For over 10 years, Klingner has maintained an 85% client retention rate. We are also focused on staying ahead of the curve when it comes to technology, culture, and project delivery.

With an engaged leadership, Klingner acts on employee feedback and recommendations for continued evolution. At Klingner, we value quality, respect, professional advancement, and enjoying the work environment.

Apply today to become a part of a growing organization, deeply rooted in the communities we serve. To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume and employment application on the Klingner Career Page: https://www.klingner.com/careers/#openpositions

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