SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

Principal Engineer - Transport

Structural EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$150k - $225k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum Bachelor's Degree is required.
Professional licensure or registration for the state of Illinois is required.
Experience with AutoCAD and computer-aided analysis and design of structures is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
Some travel is required to attend site meetings and perform investigations.

Responsibilities

Conduct field investigations, analysis, and design.
Interact with clients and other design and construction professionals.
Conduct forensic investigations and provide litigation support for expert witness services.
Perform business development tasks and develop a book of business.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Bring a book of work and clients to SOCOTEC and help grow the Chicago office.

Desired Qualifications

A Master of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred.
Experience with BIM software is a plus.

Job Description

We are looking for a Principal Engineer with 10-25 years of design and field experience.

Responsible for conducting field investigations, analysis and design
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.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
Professional licensure/registration for the state of IL required
Experienced with AutoCAD and computer aided analysis/design of structures is required and experience with BIM software a plus.
Strong oral and written communication skills are also required.
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. Service sectors that include Infrastructure, Transportation, Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Structural Dynamics will be those most strongly considered.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Position: Full time

Salary: $150k-$225k

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

SOCOTEC Global provides Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services for the construction and built environment. Its work spans technical inspection, risk management, safety compliance, and quality assurance across projects and facilities. The company achieves this through field inspections, laboratory testing, and certification processes conducted by experts, with a global network that supports projects from design through operation. Compared with competitors, SOCOTEC differentiates itself through a long history of sector specialization, a proven track record of strategic acquisitions that expanded its geographic reach (France, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and its scale (revenue over €1.6 billion after recent acquisitions like Ninyo & Moore), and a focus on integrating services to cover the full TIC value chain. Its goal is to be a leading, globally trusted TIC partner for risk management, compliance, and performance improvement in the built environment.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Private
Total funding: $594M
Headquarters: Guyancourt, France
Founded: 1953

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