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BUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF COLLABORATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Our fast-growing company offers tremendous opportunities for professionals looking to join a team of specialists that excel in their field.

With some of the best benefits in the industry, you will collaborate on major projects with a team of professionals that are passionate about construction and that care about your success.

Our open positions are below; let’s build something together!

Be Challenged

We offer a quick pace and dynamic projects that keep your skills sharp. Your work will span multiple industries and regions throughout the Midwest.

Join An Elite Team

We are a competitive bunch when it comes to continuous improvement. But when it comes to our clients, we work as a team to ensure their objectives are met.

Be Valued

Our staff members are the most important assets we offer our clients, and we hire the best. For that reason, we strive to make Orion Engineers a place where people want to be.

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Orion Engineers, PLLC is a civil and structural engineering firm located in Chicago, IL. Orion is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business committed to creating opportunities for military veterans.
Orion offers some of the best benefits in the industry, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, PTO, and retirement savings.
Orion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Orion Engineers, PLLC was founded to make a difference to our employees, clients, and fellow military veterans who bravely served our country. Our team of dynamic and diverse professionals drive creative engineering solutions that are responsive, proactive, and cost effective for our clients and communities. Orion Engineers are looking for a dynamic Structural Engineer with a focus on infrastructure and the transportation industry to join our growing firm. Let’s build the future together.

Reporting to the VP of Structural Engineering, a Staff Engineer will assist our Structural Engineering team in delivering engineering services on existing projects. As a Staff Engineer at Orion Engineers, you will have the opportunity to work with great leaders of the industry on a wide variety of projects in the transportation engineering and develop your technical skills while gaining broad exposure to client service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Engineers at Orion assist in various tasks including plan preparation, quantity calculations, structural analysis and design, public involvement, report writing, specifications, cost estimates, construction administration and other related tasks. Candidates with an interest in inspection and assessments, development of detailed plans and specifications, and construction engineering of bridge and building structures are recommended. As an integral member of a collaborative design process with Architects, Engineers and Contractors, professional activities will vary and can include:

  • Preparation of design computations, plans, specifications and quantity and cost estimates.
  • Conduct bridge inspections and prepare Bridge Condition Reports.
  • Use a variety of software and programs for structural analysis and design, and plan preparation.
  • Assist on constructability reviews and value engineering reviews.
  • Supports the lead on the clients’ project delivery goals and supports the project engineer on issues and obstacles which may compromise or influence the achievement of such goals.
  • Delivers high quality project documents and files.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering required
  • M.S. degree in Civil / Structural Engineering preferred
  • Engineer in Training (E.I.T) preferred
  • Intern experience in structural engineering required
  • 2-5 yrs of work experience in a engineering firm preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment who can work on and contribute to several projects simultaneously

 

PAY, PERKS, & BENEFITS

  • Competitive starting salary ranging from $70,000 to $95,000, based on experience and qualifications
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, health, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, EAP, and more
  • Hybrid work environment within a rapidly growing company
  • Supportive, collaborative culture focused on inclusion and belonging
  • Engaging social, wellness, and community service opportunities

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