Project Engineer - Transportation Design

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 101,088 - 118,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with unlimited company match

Flexible hybrid schedule

Support for licensure and education

Job summary

Clark Dietz, Inc. is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Champaign, IL. This role involves planning and designing transportation projects for various agencies in Central and Southern Illinois.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and proficiency with relevant design software. Competitive salary is offered, including benefits and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a transportation design engineer.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IDOT design manuals and environmental requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute design tasks for transportation projects.
• Apply design guidelines to transportation, traffic, and drainage related designs.
• Develop cost estimates and specifications.

Skills

Transportation engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Mentoring abilities

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

Illinois PE

Tools

MS Office

Open Roads Designer

Vissim

Synchro

ArcGIS

Job description

Position Overview

With offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Clark Dietz, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We are recognized leaders in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical and construction engineering. We succeed Together and believe that an inclusive workplace builds stronger teams and better solutions for our clients and communities. Our culture promotes innovation, and professional growth through collaboration, mentoring, and Communities of Practice.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Champaign, IL. This position will be responsible for the planning and design of transportation projects for municipal, county, and state agencies in Central and Southern IL. A strong knowledge of transportation engineering and IDOT standards/procedures is required. Our transportation projects can include a variety of linear features along a transportation corridor, such as traffic, pavement, signals and lighting, structures, storm systems, drainage, watermain transmission, and sanitary systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and executes design tasks or phases for a variety of transportation and civil infrastructure improvement projects.
• Applies local, state, and federal design guidelines and standards to complete transportation, traffic, and drainage related designs.
• Develops multimodal solutions and alternatives for urban projects.
• Develops cost estimates and specifications for transportation or municipal related projects.
• Develops horizontal/vertical and cross-sectional geometry for roadway and/or drainage projects.
• Understands and applies the Highway Capacity Manual to complete traffic related designs.
• Creates plans and bid documents for project deliverables using industry standard CAD and modeling software.
• Coordinates with public/private utilities to document physical location and analyze potential conflicts.
• Leads or assists with making presentations to elected officials and public interest groups.
• Assists with project permitting and interprets local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff to help them develop basic technical capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S Degree in Civil Engineering and Illinois PE are required.
• 10+ years of experience as a transportation design engineer for IDOT and municipal/county clients is required.
• Experience with the development of plans, specifications, special provisions and bid packages is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the IDOT design manuals, submittals, permitting, and environmental requirements is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with clients and participate in public meetings.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work as part of a team across multiple offices. Ability to mentor and develop less experienced engineers.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Open Roads Designer is required. Experience with other software; Vissim, Synchro, ArcGIS, etc. is desired.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to client and project sites is required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $101,088 - $118,560 + annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
• Support for licensure, education, and career development.
• Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

To learn more about our firm visit Clark Dietz

Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.