Globetrotters Engineering is a full-service professional organization based in beautiful downtown Chicago, with remote work opportunities to work in downstate Illinois and Tampa, Florida area. We are proud to have served the public and private sectors since 1974, drawing upon highly qualified and experienced staff with diverse expertise to provide cost-effective, sustainable, and responsive services to our clients. Globetrotters is committed to planning, designing, constructing, and managing quality and sustainable infrastructure projects that play an integral role in the development and success of the communities we serve.

Globetrotters is a three-time honoree of the Best & Brightest Company to Work For® award (2024, 2025, 2026) and was also recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Engineering in 2025. These distinguished awards recognize organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures and demonstrate innovative business practices.

We are seeking a motivated and talented Structural Engineer to join our team and provide structural engineering expertise in support of a variety of infrastructure and transportation projects.

In this position, you will:

• Design and deliver structural engineering solutions for a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects of varying size, complexity, and delivery methods.
• Perform structural analysis and engineering design for bridges, transportation facilities, retaining walls, culverts, and other structural systems.
• Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, technical reports, structural assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes, client requirements, and company Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards.
• Utilize industry-standard structural analysis and design software to produce accurate, high-quality engineering documents.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to entry-level and junior engineers, fostering professional growth and technical development.
• Plan, organize, and direct project activities, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor project progress to ensure work is completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and technical excellence.
• Participate in client meetings, prepare technical presentations, and support proposal development and business development initiatives, as needed.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment to resolve complex design challenges and provide innovative, practical solutions.
• Work both independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative, in a fast-paced, team environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in civil and transportation structural engineering.
• Current Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license required.
• Current Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Demonstrated experience designing transportation infrastructure, including bridges and other structural systems, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local design standards.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads Designer; experience with additional structural analysis and design software is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IDOT, and applicable building and transportation design codes and standards.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work in the office five (5) days per week.

At Globetrotters, you are offered the diverse opportunities that are found at a larger firm but are within the more collaborative and close-knit environment of a mid-size firm. Your perspective and exceptional skills will be valued here.

Starting salary range is $150,000 - $170,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person