Project Engineer (Transportation)

Horner & Shifrin, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Horner & Shifrin, Inc. seeks a full-time Project Engineer to join our Transportation team in Illinois. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience and will assist and lead project teams, develop engineering solutions, and deliver comprehensive end products.

The role emphasizes coordination with municipal, county, and state agencies, producing PS&E, and delivering thorough reports. A PE is preferred, with strong communication skills and a valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred).
• Ability to lead, manage and schedule staff to meet project needs.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with the Illinois Department of Transportation and local municipalities (preferred).
• Use of Microsoft Office Products (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assigned specific, high-responsibility-level tasks on project teams.
• Resolve engineering problems and tasks as they are assigned, with help as needed from more experienced staff.
• Perform transportation engineering analyses and calculations.
• Prepare and write engineering and other reports.
• Work as part of a team to complete general transportation engineering services for municipal, county, and state agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and feasibility studies.
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Background check

Driver's license

IDOT experience

MicroStation/OpenRoadsDesigner Geopak

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoadsDesigner/Geopak

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Horner & Shifrin is seeking a full-time Project Engineer to work in the Illinois region of our Transportation business unit. The position requires 5+ years of experience. This position is responsible for assisting & leading project teams, developing engineering solutions, and delivering a thorough and comprehensive end product.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Assigned specific, high-responsibility-level tasks on project teams
• Resolve engineering problems and tasks as they are assigned, with help as needed from more experienced staff
• Perform transportation engineering analyses and calculations
• Prepare and write engineering and other reports
• Work as part of a team to complete general transportation engineering services for municipal, county, and state agencies
• Assist in the preparation of reports and feasibility studies
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred)
• Ability to lead, manage and schedule staff to meet project needs
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working with the Illinois Department of Transportation and local municipalities (preferred)
• Use of Microsoft Office Products (e. g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient in the use of MicroStation with OpenRoadsDesigner/Geopak or AutoCAD with Civil 3D
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must complete a background check

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

SALARY RANGE

Horner & Shifrin, Inc. offers a comprehensive total rewards package and is committed to fair, competitive, market-based compensation. The target salary range for this position is $85,000 to $115,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location.

Why come work for us? Horner & Shifrin is a 100% employee-owned company that employs the best people and provides them with challenging projects and a work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and personal satisfaction. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has recognized us as a Top Workplace from 2017-2026. We offer a wide variety of benefits, such as flexible schedules, casual dress, company-sponsored activities, domestic partner benefits, paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To learn more about us, please check out our website at www.hornershifrin.com

Horner & Shifrin is a Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 314-531-4321 for assistance.