Engineering Structures Jobs in Oak Park

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

When you join our team, you can feel good knowing you are helping our customers recover from the unexpected. This position is for a Weather and Catastrophe Claims Services (WCCS) Claim Specialist, primarily handling homeowners, commercial and large loss claims from natural disasters and/or weather-related events. WCCS Claim Specialists may also work Fire claims with assignments to Fire Proximity territories and/or In-Office operations as business demands.  You will be the first point of contact to meet with our insureds, explain coverage, estimate damages, and help them through the claims process while providing Remarkable® service.

Where you’ll work: 

These are deployable positions with extensive travel throughout the U.S., with our Weather Catastrophe Claims Services team. Selected candidates must reside in one of the identified metro areas and approved counties.  If you do not currently reside in one of these areas and are selected for the position, you must be willing to relocate at your own expense. 

 Illinois

·       Chicago metro - Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, and Winnebago counties

·       St Louis metro - Madison, Sangamon, and St Clair counties

Missouri

·       St Louis metro - Jefferson, St Charles, and St Louis counties

·       Kansas City metro - Clay and Jackson counties

Kansas

·       Kansas City metro - Johnson county

Indiana

·       Indianapolis metro - Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Hancock and Marion counties

·       Chicago metro - Lake county

Ohio

·       Cincinnati metro - Butler, Hamilton and Montgomery counties

·       Cleveland metro - Cuyahoga, Lorain, Stark and Summit counties

·       Columbus metro - Franklin county

Deployable positions require extensive overnight travel throughout the U.S:

• Over a 12 month period days deployed averages 220-240 days. Length of deployment varies per business demands.
• A Catastrophe Day Off is provided weekly during a deployed assignment. A Provisional Weekend is available on defined intervals during deployments for a period of either 4 or 5 consecutive days off based on length of deployed assignment.
• May work outside domicile location for extended periods of time
• May be required to work additional hours, overtime hours, or non-standard hours
• Typically works varying shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business need
• May work in adverse weather conditions and challenging physical environments
• Deployments may be both onsite or virtual
• Requires extensive travel with minimal notice via commercial transportation and/or driving motor vehicles, including a transit van, to any office location where the Company does business or other location to conduct/attend training, conferences, meetings, and/or seminars
• Must maintain a valid license to lawfully operate vehicles as directed/requested by State Farm

Competitive Candidates demonstrate the following:

• Excellent customer service and decision-making skills
• Physical agility to allow for: walking; bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, stooping, frequent lifting, carrying, unfolding, and climbing a ladder; ability to utilizing appropriate equipment in accordance with safety guidelines to traverse roofs at various heights and pitches for inspection of both residential and commercial structures; ability to crawl in tight spaces to gather information needed during the adjustment of a claim.
• Ability to complete Rope and Harness Safety Training (RAST).
• You may be required to obtain a Property and Casualty Adjuster's License in every state that requires claim handlers to be licensed.
• A valid driver's license is required

Preferred:

• Xactimate, XactContents
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Relevant claims adjusting experience and/or construction background
• REAL ID

Additional Details:

• Employees must successfully complete all required training, including applicable licensing exam(s) and background checks required of various state(s).
• State Farm recently implemented new pre-employment assessments. Candidates that have previously taken an assessment may be asked to participate in additional testing

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $59,059.65 - $82,000 annually
  • Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
  • High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

Application deadline is expected to close on 2/23/2026. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline. To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site.

About the Position: Our client, an international Am Law 100 firm, has an active need for an investment management lawyer with fund formation experience to join the Corporate & Finance practice group in its Chicago office as a junior or mid-level associate. This practice group advises US, EU and other international clients across the full spectrum of their respective onshore and offshore alternative investment funds and corresponding strategies.

Highlights:

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• Nationally ranked as a Best Law Firm for Private Funds/Hedge Funds by Best Lawyers
  
• Ranked as a top 100 law firm by Vault Law
  
• Substantive associate training and mentoring
  
• Ranked among the top 10 firms for Client Service by BTI Consulting Group
  
• Ranked as one the best law firms for pro bono work by Vault Law
  

Responsibilities:

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• Handle transactions related to private investment funds, including fund formation, restructurings, joint ventures, and compliance matters
  
• Work with investors on structuring and negotiating potential investments in private funds
  

Required Qualifications:

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• 1-4 years of experience with private fund formation
  
• Exposure to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940
  
• Experience representing institutional investors and/or wealth advisory firms is a plus
  
• Excellent academic credentials
  

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000 – $310,000.

In this position, you will underwrite new and renewal business which includes solicitation, selection and pricing of highly complex multi-line risks (workers compensation, commercial auto, general liability). You will actively and creatively pursue new commercial insurance solutions including guaranteed cost, large deductible and retro account opportunities throughout the territory through your network of national and regional brokers and agents. Maintain and develop prospects in order to have a strong base of future opportunities to build your large account book. Contribute to the development of broker and agency management strategies and lead the development and execution of relationship management plans.

Responsibilities:

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• Analyze, select and profitably price coverage for commercial risks and determine terms and conditions of coverage on new and renewal business.
  
  
• Apply and conform to underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manuals, insurance laws/ regulations.
  
  
• Utilize a consultative selling approach to generate new business consistent with underwriting strategy and in coordination with service team members to include accurately assessing the needs of the broker and the client and formulating solutions that effectively address those needs.
  
  
• Analyze underwriting & marketing activities and corresponding results; prepare reports to management.
  
  
• Mentor and provide technical training and guidance to coworkers.
  
  
• Determine, coordinate and direct account management activities with various departments.
  
  
• Negotiate and deliver proposals to producers and buyers.
  
  
• Develop and maintain client relationships and coordinate service team efforts.
  
  
• Identify opportunities for organizational improvement and recommend solutions.
  
  
• Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.
  
  

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  
  
• 7 years of casualty underwriting with an insurance carrier required.
  
  
• Advanced understanding and technical knowledge of underwriting mechanics and fundamentals.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of casualty coverage and loss sensitive deal structures (retrospective rating, large deductible, captive, and self-insurance). Additional knowledge in financial analysis, account management and collateral management is desired.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of local and regional market conditions as well as industry trends.
  
  
• Prior experience in or knowledge of Midwest markets and ability to travel within these markets is strongly preferred.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting territory and strong relationships with the local distribution network (local and regional agents, national and regional brokers, and select consultants).
  
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in the successful marketing and prospecting of business opportunities, as well as, relationship building and agency management skills.
  
  
• Ability to create a presence that conveys interest, conviction, and energy in maintaining relationships with external business partners.
  
  
• Strong ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to uncover business needs.
  
  
• Ability to foster creative solutions that resonate with external business partners.
  
  
• Ability to interact with various levels of management and support personnel.
  
  
• Advanced skills in marketing, analysis, decision making/problem solving, planning and organizing; sales and negotiation and mathematical proficiency.
  
  
• Strong desire to work collaboratively and foster a team oriented environment with Claims, Risk Control and other departments.
  
  
• Willingness to travel for business purposes. Underwriters are expected to be visible with their agents and brokers in order to develop and maintain solid relationships and generate an adequate flow of qualified business.
  
  
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU); Associate in Risk Management designation or other professional designations are desired.
  
  

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

What you'll do:

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• Surface opportunities for-and deliver-rigorous, integrated measurement and iterative learning for Pinterest's largest and most strategic North American Omnichannel retail clients in order to encourage the growth of advertising investments with Pinterest.
  
• Serve as the day-to-day measurement contact for key strategic global advertisers; drive the measurement strategy, operations, goals, technical measurement integrations, and learning plan development in partnership with Industry Manager and Client Partners across both enterprise marketing and retail media network teams.
  
• Independently navigate and respond to custom and ambiguous measurement questions that fall outside of Pinterest's standard solutions; deploy advanced analytical solutions and standard data science tooling as needed to build understanding of the world's largest retailers and build trust in Pinterest as a growth platform.
  
• Communicate complex measurement concepts and findings to both highly technical and non-technical audiences; adapt and scale these concepts into informed recommendations; influence client alignment and adoption of these perspectives across business units and geographies.
  
• Help identify the internal and client-facing gaps in measurement knowledge, products, and technical capabilities that inhibit our most strategic retail advertisers from growing their business with Pinterest; drive cross-functional measurement programs and projects to close these gaps via hands-on consultations that support internal stakeholders as well as external clients.
  
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert on the evolution of retail advertising measurement to Pinterest as both a business and a product organization; support and guide teammates on best practices and emerging trends; develop and communicate informed points of view on the potential risks and opportunities inherent in various measurement methods and product designs.
  
• Lead project teams to execute large-scale measurement initiatives end-to-end: manage milestones, identify custom research plans, aggregate findings, and package insights for internal and external stakeholders.
  

What we're looking for:

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• 10+ years of digital ads measurement experience within a technology company, media agency, consulting firm, advertiser, retail media network, or research company.
  
• Has deep experience with advertisers who prioritize omnichannel marketing initiatives and can build trust with our most complex business clients, but is also comfortable developing advertising measurement learning agendas across various lines of business.
  
• Proven track record of applying strategic measurement to deliver business growth through an iterative test and learn approach. Knows how to align measurement goals and plans to long-term business strategies and product roadmaps.
  
• Is a trusted expert in measurement concepts, solutions, and the statistical fundamentals used in the retail ads measurement ecosystem, including expertise in client- or vendor-owned multi-touch attribution systems, conversion based incrementality, site analytics, media mix modeling, and geo based matched-market testing measurement solutions.
  
• Enjoys balancing rigorous advertising measurement with sensitivity and respect towards client and Pinner data; deploys their understanding of digital privacy laws and regulations as part of their recommendations and consultations.
  
• Excels at accessing, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating ads performance insights via a wide range of standard data science tooling (e.g. SQL, Python).
  
• Significant experience structuring, conducting and leading analyses that address strategic business problems.
  
• Able to communicate complex measurement concepts to senior audiences with a wide range of measurement sophistication.
  
• The ideal candidate is excited about Pinterest's opportunity in the marketplace, as well as the company's aspiration to be a positive, healthy, and supportive digital destination across the globe.
  
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Marketing, or equivalent experience.
  

Relocation Statement:

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• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  

In-Office Requirement Statement:

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• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
  
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per quarter and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from the Chicago office.
  

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Job title: PhD Quantitative Researcher (Cross-Asset)

Firm: Elite Quantitative Buy-Side Fund – Multidisciplinary team of academic researchers, finance industry experts and STEM subject matter experts.

Salary: Up to $200,000 starting base + exceptional bonus package.

Location: Chicago (Onsite)

This firm is a scientific and data-driven systematic fund who are currently at the forefront of systematic trading.

As a result of their stellar and continued success in the industry, they’re currently aggressively scaling their quantitative strategies business in Chicago. This is an invaluable opportunity to develop and implement systematic strategies alongside genuine experts in the field of quantitative trading.

Additional Information:

• Market leader within computational finance and systematic trading. Arguably one of the best industry performers of the last 3 decades.
• Renowned for developing quantitative strategies in systematic trading across an array of investment strategies and products (Equities, Futures, FI, Macro, Vol).
• Multidisciplinary team of exceptional subject matter STEM experts from finance, academia, and technology.
• Highly collaborative trading environment with data and execution managed centrally.
• Furthermore they're exploring and integrating fundamental/discretionary trading with data-driven quantitative trading.

Role:

• Explore and leverage an array of complex and noisy data (market, tick, options, alt) to identify statistical patterns and unique market opportunities.
• Contribute towards existing and novel strategies by refining methodologies and exchanging research ideas.
• Leverage sophisticated statistical methods to understand and manage risk, profitability and transaction costs in conceptualizing new trading ideas.
• Back-test and implement productionized trading models in a live trading environment.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle research strategy from data ingestion to alpha generation.

Required skills:

• Academic degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative discipline.
• Industry-related internship either within computational finance or technology. (Wil consider candidates with internships in other related data-driven fields).
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, probability and statistics.
• Experience of dealing with a multitude of noisy data challenges in a data-driven environment.
• Proficient in either C++ or Python.

Desirable skills:

• Experience with translating mathematical models and algorithms into code.
• Proficient in exploring and attaining value from noisy and complex data sets (alt, market, options, tick).

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply direct or email me directly at .

Cost To Serve(CTS) Subject Matter Expert

Responsibility

• Provide CTS thought leadership and methodology guidance to the client
• Define best practices for CTS model design (drivers, allocations, profitability views)
• Support scoping and structuring of the POC, and advise on what "good" looks like
• Serve as a credible advisor alongside our technical team throughout delivery
• Position us favorably for the broader rollout conversation