Structural Project Engineer

David Mason + Associates' Structural Team is focused on the design & analysis of building structures, framing & foundations. Our team establishes structural designs based on IBC/ASCE requirements, including building loads, creating structural narratives & calculations of the gravity & lateral systems. DMA Supports clients in the education, healthcare & utility markets, among others. With a long history of relationships within the Chicago region, we've had the opportunity to work on iconic projects such as the University of Illinois Outpatient Surgery Center & specialty Clinics & Cudahy Hall renovation at Loyola University

Our Chicago Structural team is looking for a Licensed Project Engineer with previous design experience who is ready to jump in & support the team.

Our ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree, has 7+ years of related engineering experience, a minimum of 5 years in building-design & holds a Professional Engineering license in the state of Illinois. (SE License in the state of Illinois is STRONGLY REQUESTED.)

Why work with David Mason + Associates?

• Every-other Friday OFF
• Hybrid schedule & flexibility
• 70% employer paid Health benefits
• "Family-first" company culture
• Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
• Plus, more

Essential Duties

• Prepares and oversees production of construction drawings, specifications, design, calculations, and technical reports

• Prepares engineer's opinion of probable construction cost.

• Responsible for project schedules and time completion of projects.

• Prepares and oversees permit application for applicable municipal agencies.

• Delegates and oversees project design tasks to technicians, designers, and staff engineers.

• Works closely and coordinates projects clarifications, conflicts, and changes with multi-disciplined design teams, owners, and contractors in the field during construction

• May perform site investigations and inspections in the field during and post construction

• Assists in preparation of proposals for engineering services

• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets and billing and assists with A/R

• Mentors and assists with training technicians, designers, and staff engineers

• Participate in business development activities as needed

• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, monitoring project budgets and schedules, and being responsible for overseeing the technical work of one or more team members

• Estimates materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs

• Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met

• May sign/seal drawings or other required documentation based on division and firm policies

• Follow and abide by the DMA employee and safety manuals

• Completes other duties as assigned