Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an exceptional Senior Design Specialist to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois.
WJE solves some of the most interesting challenges in the built world, and our Senior Design Specialist plays a key role in helping project teams deliver high-quality, accurate bridge design and construction documents, efficiently and within budget, all while meeting the demands of a fast-paced work environment.
As a Senior Design Specialist, you will have the opportunity to learn from and grow alongside industry-leading experts.
The Senior Design Specialist works as a project team member and provides strong technical knowledge of MicroStation CAD drafting software. Direction and feedback are provided by engineers on the project team, and the Senior Design Specialist completes moderate to complex drafting assignments independently and provides support to lower-level technician staff.
Responsibilities:

• Prepares preliminary and final details and drawings derived from rough layouts, verbal instructions, field notes, and sketches that adhere to company and government drafting standards.
• Provides feedback to Project Manager regarding use of standard Department of Transportation details during the design process.
• Manages use of DOT specific plot styles, pen tables, fonts, and drawing borders

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree Computer-Aided Design or related field preferred
• Ten years of relevant work experience at a bridge design firm or primarily focused on bridge design projects
• Advanced proficiency in MicroStation CAD software including 3-D renderings and animation
• Experience with and familiarity with typical bridge component terminology, including being able to locate and implement standard DOT details for common components
• Familiarity with structural steel and concrete detailing, layout of bolted connections with consideration for entering and tightening clearances, for example
• AutoCAD experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to work independently and to perform tasks after verbal and written instruction with little oversight or direction from the project manager
• Detail-oriented with effective written and verbal communication skills
• General PC skills with proficiency in MS Word/Excel

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position requires visual acuity and listening ability along with the ability to read and write.
• Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office equipment.
• The position requires the ability to remain for extended periods at a workstation, as well as the ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to attend meetings at the various office, field, and construction sites
• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
• Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens
• Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazard

Annual starting base salary (gross): $66,000 - $99,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found here.
WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).
WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

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