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Bowman Consulting · 10 hours ago

Civil Engineer III - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Bowman Consulting is seeking a Civil Engineer III to join their team in Chicago, IL. The role involves executing complex technical transportation engineering techniques and developing sustainable transportation solutions to improve community livability and safety. Responsibilities include leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations.

Civil EngineeringCommercial Real EstateConstructionInformation TechnologyLegalReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and broad parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance

May serve as a lead/resource among team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, mentorship and delegation of assignments. May occasionally provide feedback to managers

Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning work

Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships

Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary

Work side by side with the project team to develop detailed roadway designs

Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex engineering problems and develop successful solutions

Execute technical assignments and lead the efforts on all phases of a variety of transportation projects under direct supervision of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager and interact with clients as needed

Prepare maps and graphics for public and client meetings, data analysis, performing field reviews and data collection, conducting research on trends and best practices, contributing to stakeholder and public engagement efforts, developing solutions to complex problems, and presenting recommendations

Prepare engineering plans and reports in accordance with project requirements, design criteria and specifications

Integrate environmental considerations into roadway design practices, factoring elements such as stormwater management, drainage design, and environmental resources

Identify and obtain necessary permits and approvals from relevant authorities for roadway projects, and ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations are met

Lead in the preparation of grant applications and associated services related to funding programs

Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, proposals, and other documentation/communications

Prepare reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and/or designs for projects

Coordinate and conduct field visits and ensure appropriate data collection and field observations occur

Direct tasks on projects and monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget

Oversee the work of designers and EITs

Prepare internal and external technical presentations

Conduct technical quality control of multiple assigned projects

Lead in the preparation of proposals for multiple clients

Lead with client and outside agency communication and attend project/public meetings

Develop and maintain accurate and organized project files

Develop procedures, materials, and/or tools to facilitate work by others

Follow established firm’s goals, SOPs and QA/QC procedures and assist in the QA/QC review of technical work of other staff

Assist and mentor junior staff

Qualification

Transportation engineeringCivil engineering degreeProfessional Engineer (PE)Microsoft Office SuiteBlueBeamBentley Open Roads DesignerAutoCADCivil3DRoadway designEffective communicationProblem-solving attitudeOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationTechnical writing

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required

Five or more (5+) years of professional engineering experience with an emphasis on transportation engineering or related field

EIT Registration required, or alternatively, six or more (6+) years of successful transportation engineering experience required

Experience with the preparation of construction plans and/or studies for roadway or traffic projects required

Experience directing tasks and performing QA/QC required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design

Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and base alignment plan development

Proficient knowledge of BlueBeam

Proficient knowledge of Bentley Open Roads Designer and/or AutoCad and Civil3d or other engineering design software

The ability to work with minimum supervision and efficiently on technical design elements including engineering plans, calculations, reports, permit applications, specifications and engineering estimates

Preferred

Completed coursework in transportation engineering and/or highway design

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration or ability to receive within six (6) months

Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred

Experience with AutoTurn and GuideSIGN

Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT), permitting agency and industry design, permitting and construction standards, policies, and procedures

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Company

Bowman Consulting

Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.

Founded in 1995

Tempe, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://bowman.com

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