Illinois Bridge Leader

Job Description Take Your Design Career to the Next Level Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! In 2025, we acquired Veenstra & Kimm, a dedicated team of engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences, dedicated to one goal: Creating a brighter future for your community. Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions. Step into Your New Role   We are currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Sr. Structural Engineer to join our growing Illinois structural team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working on complex structural projects while making a lasting impact on communities we serve. Whether designing new structures, evaluating existing structures, or collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, innovative, and cost effective engineering solutions. V&K BENEFITS Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances Clothing allowance 401k with company match Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays Paid training and development on and off-site RESPONSIBILITIES Design and analyze steel, concrete, timber, and masonry buildings and bridges Prepare structural calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports Perform structural inspections and condition assessments Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and public agencies Review construction submittals and respond to field questions Participate in project planning, budgeting, estimating, and scheduling Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, AASHTO, IDOT, and industry standards Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering 15+ years or more experience in the design of bridge and/or buildings Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design principles Ability to communicate with clients utilizing excellent written and verbal skills PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience with bridges, transportation structures, municipal facilities, commercial buildings, or public infrastructure Familiarity with Illinois Department of Transportation policies and procedures Illinois SE license or progress toward SE licensure Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Bentley Connect Open Roads Software, and/or AASHTOware bridge rating software, or other bridge design software such as MDX The expected salary range…