Guidon Design is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Led by veterans who understand how to listen and collaborate, the firm was founded by Luke Leising—licensed architect and engineer, Combat Engineer Army Officer, qualified Ranger, and service-connected disabled veteran. We are proud of our history of employing veterans and of supporting veteran causes.

We are known for our sustainable designs and focus on healthcare and high-profile governmental projects. We offer an energetic, young, and growing work environment with unlimited potential. As multidisciplinary designers, we collaborate to develop creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that help realize our clients’ goals. Typical projects include healthcare, government, housing, federal and education facilities.

Primary Purpose:

Focus as design engineer on projects to include renovations, new multi-story buildings, parking garages, healthcare, higher education, and municipal projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural)
• Professional Engineering License (IL SE preferred)
• Expert experience in their field
• Possess 8+ years of experience
  
  
  

Skills / Qualities:

• Experience with cast-in-place and precast concrete, steel framing, wood, and masonry structures with varying foundation types
• Strong experience working in Revit and structural design software (RAM preferred)
• Ability to put together a high-quality set of construction documents
• Experience editing project specifications
• Proactive and assertive in problem solving
• Experience managing parallel assignments
• Good written, oral communications, staff management and client relationship skills
• Concern for the exact correctness of work
• Strong work ethic and a drive to exceed client expectations
• Experience in healthcare related projects a plus
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Design new construction and renovation projects from concept to construction
• Support project managers as part of the design process
• Direct junior engineers working on an assigned project
• Attend client meetings and design review meetings
• On-site construction administration and site inspection visits to assess the quality of construction
• Detailed engineering work is a major focus
• Plan, focus, and complete the tasks on hand
• Position will be very task oriented, requiring individual to be conservative, careful and cautious with work
• Coordination within a multi-disciplinary project team
  
  
  

Evaluation Metrics:

• Solve problems proactively
• Follow-up on commitments
• Be willing to do small/large tasks
• Work accurately
• Develop technical skills and learn from past projects
  
  
  

Professional Development, Technical Education & Training:

• Establish annual education and training plans and goals for self
• Meet or exceed professional standards of work
• Actively pursue personal continuing education