Senior Specialty Engineer

Company : United Rentals
Location : Chicago, IL, 60601
Posted Date : 4 October 2025
Job Details
Sr. Engineer
If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!
As a Sr. Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering support of multiple profit centers within the Trench Safety Division. You will be dedicated to meeting Trench Safety engineering needs of contractors, industrial and commercial companies, and in doing so, drive profitable engineering revenue for the Division and Company.
What you'll do:
- Evaluate site conditions and design safe, effective, and structurally-sound shoring systems that promote jobsite efficiency and practicality in the field
- Provide sealed/stamped site specific plans including trench/excavation shoring design drawings and supporting calculations
- Ensure engineering drawings and plans are accurate and meet applicable engineering design standards and Federal State specific OSHA requirements
- Educate as necessary and provide engineering support to Trench Safety sales representatives in providing quotes to customers
- Estimate project costs and prepare proposals for customers
- Obtain and/or maintain current NCEES record for the purpose of securing professional licenses in multiple states
- Other duties assigned as needed
Requirements:
- B. S. in mechanical, structural or civil engineering, or related engineering field and Professional Engineering (PE) designation
- 5-10 years experience as a licensed engineer in a structural or geotechnical engineering environment
- Familiarity with AISC ASD or LRFD
- Knowledge of basic structural engineering analysis and design standards
- Familiarity with basic soil properties, testing procedures, and interpretation of geotechnical data
- Proficient in the OSHA Excavation Standard 1926 Subpart P. and related standards
- Experience with Autocad, Mathcad, MS Office (Word and Excel)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Effectively work with customers and sales reps to conceptually plan and negotiate shoring system designs
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures.
Why join us?
We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Discount Program
- Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
- Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
- Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
- Paid Sick Leave
- An inclusive and welcoming culture
Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.
United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.
At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your serviceleadership, discipline, integrity, and teamworkare the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.
Compensation Range: $90,785.00 - $149,795.00
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