Associate | Civil Infrastructure Engineer
Buro Happold · Chicago, IL · 2 days ago
HybridInformation Technology$125k–$155k/yrFull-time
About the role
As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will lead the design and development of resilient and sustainable civil engineering solutions. Your role will involve providing technical input and innovative solutions for challenging engineering problems, managing complex and multi-disciplinary projects, leading client interactions, and contributing to maintaining high standards of work.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical input and innovative solutions for challenging engineering problems, particularly in sustainable and resilient design.
- Manage complex and multi-disciplinary projects from conception to completion, ensuring technical quality and adherence to budgets and timelines.
- Lead client interactions, helping to understand their needs and translate them into effective engineering solutions.
- Contribute to maintaining high standards of work across projects.
- Lead collaboration efforts with experts from various disciplines, including geotechnical engineering, transportation planning, environmental engineering, economics, sustainability, mobility, and energy to develop holistic solutions.
- Contribute to the adoption of new technologies and methodologies in civil engineering.
- Sustain and integrate sustainable and green infrastructure practices into projects.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their technical and professional development while continuing to advance your own expertise.
- Provide expert consultation to clients, government agencies, and partner organizations on complex infrastructure challenges, sustainable design strategies, and resilience planning.
- Represent Buro Happold in high-level discussions and decision-making processes that shape the future of urban environments.
- Contribute to the development of long-term strategies for the Civil Infrastructure Team, identifying emerging trends and opportunities for innovation.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- 8+ years of progressively challenging civil engineering projects experience.
- A PE license.
- Proficiency in Civil3D, GIS, and AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies in civil engineering.
- Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, utility design, grading, earthwork, sustainable design practices, and green infrastructure.
- Experience in supporting project delivery, including crafting scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a collaborative environment.
- An interest in participating in professional organizations and contributing to the field of sustainable infrastructure.
- A demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex civil engineering projects.
- Readiness to push boundaries, rally teams around novel challenges, and engineer bespoke solutions in unfamiliar territories.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you should:
- Be adaptable and ready to tackle novel challenges.
- Have a strong passion for sustainable and resilient infrastructure design.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Be committed to contributing to a more equitable world through your work.
Skills
- Technical proficiency in Civil3D, GIS, and AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies in civil engineering.
- Core knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, utility design, grading, earthwork, sustainable design practices, and green infrastructure.
- Experience in supporting project delivery, including crafting scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- An interest in participating in professional organizations and contributing to the field of sustainable infrastructure.
- A demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex civil engineering projects.
- Readiness to push boundaries, rally teams around novel challenges, and engineer bespoke solutions in unfamiliar territories.
Benefits
Buro Happold offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 – $155,000, which will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we provide:
- A generous benefits package including an annual discretionary bonus, 4 weeks of PTO (in addition to 10 paid holidays), a 401(k) with company match, and reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
- Access to wide-ranging learning and development opportunities.
- A connection to a global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives.
- The opportunity to be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups.
- A place for everyone, where we welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.