TKDA is hiring a
Graduate Engineer

Summary

The company is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer to join their team in Downers Grove, IL for hybrid work arrangements. The candidate will be involved in designing and analyzing structural components, developing contract documents, preparing calculation packages, reviewing submittals during construction, conducting construction observations, and composing technical reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university with a structural emphasis
• Upcoming graduate (December 2023 or May 2024) or experienced professional with up to three years of progressive structural design experience
• Certified 'Engineer-in-Training' (EIT) upon completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam (scheduled or completed)
• Proficiency with RISA 3D or Ram Structural System, MathCAD, and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 15%) for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, etc
• Strong time management skills demonstrated by an ability to budget / allocate / prioritize time spent on multiple projects with concurrent schedules

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural components and systems on multi-discipline projects (consisting of structural steel, cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete and CMU materials)
• Develop contract documents (plans and specifications) in coordination with other disciplines and external stakeholders
• Prepare calculation packages
• Review structural submittals during construction
• Conduct construction observations
• Compose technical reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
• Working knowledge of structural steel, CMU, as well as post-tension and cast-in-place concrete design
• Prior experience conducting condition assessments of existing structures