We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
- Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
- 529 college savings plan
- A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
- Paid parental leave that allows an addition week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
- Paid community involvement hours
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement
- Mental wellness benefits
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
Responsibilities
-Perform investigations, surveys, and testing of existing buildings to identify and diagnose deficiencies contributing to damage or deterioration.
-Critically analyze plans, specifications, and calculations prepared by others.
-Monitor the progress of projects, adhere to project requirements, and closely track budget and procedural standards.
-Perform or review condition appraisals, and develop repair schemes and repair recommendations.
-Complete and maintain all project documentation in project management software.
-Coordinate engineers and technical personnel for projects in the office.
-Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering consulting services to new and existing clients.
-Assist and train less experienced staff in a variety of roles.
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Competencies
Education Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Architecture.
Other Requirements:
-Registered professional engineer, or ability to obtain a professional license.
-5+ years of experience working in the forensics, restoration, and/or building envelope fields.
-Willingness to travel within the Chicago area, with occasional travel for regional work or conferences.
-Preferred Skills and Experience:
-Master’s degree preferred.