SEC Group, Inc.
Address 4500 Prime Parkway
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Website www.secgroupinc.com
Email kmertel@secgroupinc.com
Fax (815) 385-0988
Phone (815) 385-1778
Job Title Senior Structural Engineer
Job Location McHenry, IL
Education Required Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree
Experience Required Required 5+ years
  • Licensed Illinois Structural Engineer required.
  • 10+ years civil engineering experience
  • 5+ years experience in bridge design and contract plan development including
  • IDOT “advanced typical” structures. Advanced Typical structures include those with curved girders, flared girders, “irregular” continuous multiple span bridges, and tall retaining walls. Railroad bridge experience a plus.
  • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree
  • Masters degree preferred.
  • Strong Project management experience
Job Description SEC Group, Inc. (SEC) is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (SSE) who will be responsible for the preparation of structural engineering plans and related documents and coordinating work effort with other SEC Market Sectors as well as the clients. The SSE is able to complete projects independently (with little direction) and supervise/coordinate the activity of other engineers on their projects. The SSE is expected to lead and work with project teams and individual engineers to ensure projects are completed within allotted schedules and budgets.

Additional Responsibilities Include:
  • Facilitate proactive QA/QC reviews and verify that QA/QC in the proper format is filed as required.
  • Communicate with client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate to project. Coordinate final design computations with review agencies. Prepare final cost estimates.
  • Market SEC’s capabilities within the structural engineering specialty to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
  • Actively seek ways to grow the business.
Compensation Competitive
Job Contact Kelly Mertel
About the Company SEC Group, Inc. provides excellence in municipal, structural, transportation and water and wastewater engineering, wetland services, master planning services, landscape architecture and site development as well as land surveying, SCADA and control systems. The company proudly serves clients from offices in Chicago, McHenry, New Lenox, and Yorkville, Illinois as well as Austin, Texas.

SEC Group, Inc. prides itself on the consistency with which we approach our work. We recognize the opportunities and challenges that come with each new project, and we pride ourselves on our proven teaming with and unparalleled commitment to our clients and staff.

SEC is a nationally recognized firm offering abundant opportunities for professional development and fulfillment. We offer a professional workplace and our enthusiasm and passion for our work and our clients is what sets our firm apart. We call it Uncommon Commitment. The quality of our work experience is a reflection of our quality people.

SEC Group, Inc. exists to make our clients and employees successful.

Excellent salary, bonuses, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance and more. For more information on the exciting career opportunities at SEC, please visit our website at www.secgroupinc.com.