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Principal Engineer - Transport

Chicago, ILOnsiteFull TimePrincipal$150,000–$225,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Principal Engineer
  • field experience
  • field investigations
  • clients
  • construction professionals
  • forensic investigations
  • litigation support
  • expert witness services
  • business development
  • book of business

Nice to have

  • BIM software
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Geotechnical Engineering

Role summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Principal Engineer with 10-25 years of design and field experience in Civil/Structural Engineering, specializing in Transportation. The role involves conducting field investigations, analysis, and design, interacting with clients and professionals, and providing forensic investigations and litigation support. Business development and client acquisition are key responsibilities, with a focus on growing the Chicago office. A Bachelor's degree is required, Master's preferred, along with Professional licensure in IL. Experience with AutoCAD and computer-aided design is mandatory, BIM software is a plus. Strong communication skills and some travel are necessary.

We are looking for a Principal Engineer with 10-25 years of design and field experience.

  • Responsible for conducting field investigations, analysis and design
  • Interact with clients and other design and construction professionals.
  • Conduct forensic investigations and litigation support for expert witness services.
  • Able to perform business development tasks and develop a book of business.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.
  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred. 
  • Professional licensure/registration for the state of IL required
  • Experienced with AutoCAD and computer aided analysis/design of structures is required and experience with BIM software a plus.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are also required.
  • Some travel is required to attend site meetings and perform investigations.
  • The successful candidate will be able to bring a book of work and clients to SOCOTEC and help us to grow the Chicago office. Service sectors that include Infrastructure, Transportation, Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Structural Dynamics will be those most strongly considered.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Position: Full time

Salary: $150k-$225k

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelopes, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience, and methods is increasingly recognized as best-in-class, fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

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