SOCOTEC

architecture, engineering, and construction

PrincipalEngineer

$150–225k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Principal Engineer at SOCOTEC. Skills: design and field experience, forensic investigations, litigation support, business development. conducting field investigations, analysis and design. Interact with clients and other design and construction professionals”

What You'll Achieve.

develop a book of business; help us to grow the Chicago office

Industry & Context.

architecture, engineering, and construction
Problems you'll solve

analysis; design

Eligibility Requirements

Some travel is required to attend site meetings and perform investigations, The successful candidate will be able to bring a book of work and clients to SOCOTEC and help us to grow the Chicago office

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree, Professional licensure/registration for the state of IL required, Experienced with AutoCAD, computer aided analysis/design of structures is required, oral and written communication skills are also required

Nice to Have

Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred, experience with BIM software a plus

What You'll Do.

conducting field investigations

Interact with clients and other design and construction professionals

Conduct forensic investigations and litigation support for expert witness services

Able to perform business development tasks and develop a book of business

Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interact with clients and other design and construction professionals

Communication Scope

oral and written communication skills; Interact with clients and other design and construction professionals

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