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Overview

TRC, a member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm recognized for its innovative solutions in the energy sector. The Structural Engineer III will perform various engineering tasks related to substation projects, requiring independence and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and review structural engineering calculations and design drawings.
  • Coordinate resourcing needs to meet client deadlines.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Prepare proposals and estimates for various projects.
  • Assist with project management including budgets, schedules, and client relations.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record for projects.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

  • Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or similar/related field.
  • Minimum 5 years structural engineering experience in the utility industry.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer, preferred.
  • Experience leading small to medium sized Civil/Structural engineering design teams.
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills and ability to work well in teams.
  • Ability to apply analytical or scientific thinking to define and solve problems.
  • Proficient with Risa3D, Risa Foundation, Mathcad, Mat3D, SAP2000, STAAD, AutoCAD, LPile, Microsoft Office, Excel.
  • Experience and detailed knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
  • Ability to make independent decisions.
  • Strong attention to details.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate.
  • Ability to identify and develop solutions to complex problems.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $58/hr, this posting sits about 23% above the $47/hr median for structural welder jobs in Chicago, IL — toward the top of a $43–$63/hr middle band drawn from 11 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 73% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Chicago, IL

We're tracking 104 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 65 different employers. 56 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 371 other active welding openings from 240 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Staff on Site (13), S&C Electric Company (12), and Gerber Collision & Glass (11). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $38/hr, Itasca at $36/hr, and Downers Grove at $36/hr. Chicago is among them.

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