Stanley Consultants is seeking a motivated productive individual to lead the Transportation Structural Department in the Chicagoland area. This leader will also serve as a Principal Bridge Engineer, participating in all phases of transportation structure design from concepts through construction.

Essential duties include:

• Responsibility for the operational management and oversight of the bridge group including project delivery, staffing, quality, utilization, workload forecasting, work-sharing, safety, morale, recruiting, performance reviews, marketing support, and the general direction of the group to ensure operating plan expectations are met.
• Maintain up to date and accurate workload and utilization forecasting using company provided staff management tools.
• Manage the growth of the group, including recruiting and hiring staff and developing and implementing business development and marketing plans, in coordination with Transportation leadership.
• Assist in development of marketing strategies, written proposals, and innovative concepts for new business pursuits.
• Lead and motivate the staff in the group to strive to meet the goals of the Practice.
• Professional client and professional organization engagement and interaction.
• Perform client management, project management and/or technical support activities.
• Familiarity with all phases of Project Development from planning and studies, through final design, and into construction and operation.
• Mentor staff in needed skill sets, character development, and professional interaction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering (Masters Preferred).
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant structural/bridge engineering design experience. Technical expertise in steel bridges, long span bridges, bridges over water a significant plus.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in at least one state, with the ability to obtain an Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) license within 1 year (IL SE is required to fulfill requirements of this position).
• Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Must embody the high qualities of integrity, character, and ethical behavior.
• Experience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, wall systems, and minor structures.
• Design experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes and standards.
• Proficiency in MathCAD, STAAD Pro, LPILE, LEAP Bridge software, MDX, Bentley/MicroStation products, Midas, LARSA 4D, or other equivalent engineering standard bridge software.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite applications, commonly used structural engineering software, CADD drawing platforms, and file management frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to guide structural team as a technical design resource, foster leadership growth within team environment, schedule resources, and work cooperatively with project managers and regional leadership.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a company that is committed to innovative growth and improving lives in the communities where we live and work? Stanley Consultants is an award winning, interdisciplinary consulting firm providing program management, planning, design, permitting, engineering, and environmental services. Recognized for its commitment to client service and a passion to make a difference, Stanley Consultants brings global knowledge, experience, and capabilities to serve federal, municipal, and industrial clients. Stanley Consultants solves complex challenges in power generation and delivery, transportation, water, energy, and industrial plants, building services, and the environment. Since 1913, Stanley Consultants has successfully completed more than 50,000 projects globally in more than 100 countries, including all 50 of the United States and its territories.

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