Orion Engineers, PLLC (Orion) is a civil/structural + construction engineering consulting firm and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) based in the Midwest with significant experience providing high-quality engineering services to government and private clients throughout the nation. Originally formed in 2015, Orion was founded to make a difference to our employees, to our clients, and to our fellow military veterans who bravely served our country. Our dedication to our clients and providing quality services has been unwavering since our establishment and only continues to strengthen as we continue to grow our team.
Reporting to the Vice President of Structural Engineering, a Project Engineer to assist our Structural Engineering team in delivering engineering services on existing projects and pursue new opportunities. As a Project Engineer at Orion Engineers, you will have the opportunity to continue to hone your technical skills working on a wide variety of engineering projects while gaining broad exposure to project accounting, client service, marketing, and product and business development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Orion’s project engineers 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 a background in inspection and assessments, the development of detailed plans and specifications, and construction engineering of bridges 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:
Responsible for the technical accuracy and competency of structural projects.
Signs and seals assigned project documents.
Lead the 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.
Provide constructability reviews and value engineering reviews.
Monitors project delivery concerning the contracted scope and fees. Promptly identifies client requested out-of-scope services and works diligently with the client in either securing additional compensation or limiting efforts to contracted scope of work while ensuring the client is aware of limits of negotiated scope.
Monitors clients’ project delivery goals and proactively identify issues and obstacles which may compromise or influence the achievement of such goals.
Negotiate contracts with clients along with developing scope, fees and schedule.
Coordinates with firm leaders to plan and secure the required technical and tangible resources for project delivery.
Schedules internal and external project progress meetings with all disciplines and personnel to monitor project progress.
Responsible for the organization of 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.
Active Structural Engineer license in the State of Illinois.
Minimum 5 years of experience in structural engineering required.
NBIS Team Leader certification or willingness to obtain.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Proven leadership skills with engineering staff and organizations.
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.
Flexible work from home options available.