Transportation Design Engineer

CKL Engineers, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) program

PTO programs

Job summary

A growing engineering services provider in Chicago is seeking an experienced engineering professional. Responsibilities include providing infrastructure solutions and managing design projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 4-8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in CAD software like MicroStation and AutoCAD. This role offers a hybrid work environment and includes benefits such as medical and 401(k). Legal eligibility to work in the USA is required.

Qualifications

• P.E. preferred.
• E.I.T required with the ability to receive P.E. license within 1 year.
• 4–8 years of experience relevant to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide infrastructure solutions on regional surface transportation projects.
• Offer design and construction management services for clients.
• Facilitate client interactions to build a networking foundation.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

GEOPAK

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Position Overview

CKL Engineers is a multi-disciplinary professional services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida. We provide infrastructure planning, engineering, and construction management services to a variety of public and private clients.

CKL is looking for talented leaders to build upon our strengths and grow locally, regionally, and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Use manuals, guidance, standards, and engineering judgment to provide infrastructure solutions on regional surface transportation projects.
• Provide design and construction management services for clients and partner firms, including on‑site project representation/inspection throughout Chicago and/or Northern Illinois.
• Facilitate client interactions to build your network and demonstrate leadership within CKL and the industry.

Expectations

• Build upon our existing relationships and foster new relationships.
• Be flexible and open to new experiences.
• Be active in the larger engineering community through industry trade groups.
• Be a strong consensus builder and team player.
• Be a continuing learner – willing to challenge yourself and grow with the company.
• Be skilled in technical writing, documentation, proposal writing, and presentations.
• Be willing to take on a myriad of tasks inside and outside of the market to sustain and grow a small business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field required.
• P.E. preferred.
• E.I.T required with ability to receive P.E. license within 1 year.
• Knowledge and experience working with CAD design software such as MicroStation/GEOPAK/AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• 4–8 years of experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Private and/or public sector engineering experience.
• Qualified applicants must pass background and substance abuse test.
• Qualified applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be legal to work in the USA.

Who We Are

CKL Engineers, LLC is one of the fastest growing engineering services providers in the Midwest. Our team of engineers, construction management professionals and material technicians work on a variety of aviation, toll, and highway projects for multiple municipalities. We work with clients to deliver projects that are locally impactful.

Benefits

We offer a hybrid workplace environment while meeting client needs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as 401(k) and PTO programs.