Transportation Roadway Engineer

Northern Impact; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning engineering firm is on the lookout for a passionate Transportation/Roadway Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to design innovative roadways and civil infrastructure while collaborating with a supportive team that values mentorship and personal growth. As part of a culture that champions self-motivation and unique perspectives, you will engage in diverse projects that challenge your skills and enhance your professional development. If you're ready to contribute to impactful engineering solutions in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably in transportation.
• EIT license required, PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and data collection for roadway design.
• Design roadways, trails, and civil infrastructure for bridge projects.

Skills

Transportation principles

Roadway design

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microstation

GIS

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

National Award-Winning Engineering Firm is seeking a highly motivated Transportation/Roadway Engineer with knowledge of Transportation and Roadway principles. Their family of engineers is growing, and they would love the chance to see if you fit in with the culture they have built. They believe that any person with enough self-motivation can achieve anything, and that everyone deserves the chance to prove themselves. Every new employee brings with them unique talents and perspectives.

The company has developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows them to share their experiences with one another, and in return, they can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Responsibilities

1. Conducting site visits and general data collection efforts to support the design.
2. Designing roadways & trails: typical design areas would include sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, alignment and profile, geometric design, utilities, drainage, typical sections, pavement, retaining walls, construction staging, signage, striping, traffic control, erosion control & removals.
3. Designing civil infrastructure on bridge projects: typical design areas would include site grading at piers & abutments, erosion control, roadway geometric design, guardrail and approach panel details, culverts, traffic control, and driveway reconstructions.
4. Developing grading plans & corridor models utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation (InRoads, OpenRoads, or GeoPAK).
5. Knowledge of drainage studies and stormwater analysis/design.
6. Contributing to design reports. This may include calculation workbooks, alternative analysis, and cost estimating.
7. Assisting the design team with bringing all project deliverables to completion. This may include: plans, specifications, permits, and design reports.
8. Ensure projects are being completed on time and on budget.
9. Interact and communicate effectively with the company's leadership, design team members, clients, project owners, and other project stakeholders.
10. Attend project meetings and represent the company professionally.
11. Participate in the company's mentor/mentee culture.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
2. 3 to 5 years of experience.
3. EIT license.
4. Ability to work independently or in a team setting to complete all assigned project design tasks.
5. Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail.
6. Excellent communication skills.
7. PE license or willing to obtain (Preferred, Not Required).
8. Additional software experience is a plus. This may include AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, MicroStation, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis programs, Bluebeam, and/or Microsoft Office software (Preferred, Not Required).
9. U.S. Residency.