Project Engineer I

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform engineering, construction, and design assignments, requiring a solid grasp of the civil engineering discipline and the exercise of professional judgment
• Responsible for performing technical assignments throughout assigned projects including design plan and specification development, perform engineering calculations, construction inspections, construction layout, and conducting field tests
• Establish familiarity with applicable project specifications
• Provide clear and concise documentation of all project activities and quantities
• Perform quality control reviews of the work and regularly report on project status
• Maintain professional integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with team members to assist and support
• Perform other duties as required/directed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited institution, Civil Engineering preferred
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of eligibility preferred
• 0-5 years of relevant experience in highway/roadway, civil design/construction, and/or land development design/construction
• AutoCAD and MicroStation experience preferred

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required and willingness to travel to job locations in Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at a time

Skills

• Compliance with state and federal regulations
• Effective communication and teamwork

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employee and family
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available
• Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Student debt repayment resources available

Pay

$65,000 - $85,000