Senior Civil Engineer - Transportation (Chicago)

Description

Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We are 100% employee-owned, with regional and project offices nationwide. Our transportation practice is seeking a senior civil roadway design engineer for our Chicago office.

Our ideal candidate is someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who can work well independently. In this position, you will be a part of a skilled team that values everyone's contributions to a project. Project management will be a key component, as well as supporting other PM's on larger projects.

Responsibilities :

Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in the design of roadway transportation projects, or related linear civil project work.

Manage projects and staff for various clients.

Assist team leaders (PM's) with various project duties when support is needed.

Performs tasks requiring applications of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.

Standard design of civil project work.

Serve as a team member on multidisciplined projects.

Works with senior staff on technical aspects of a project.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with a preferred emphasis in civil roadway transportation engineering.

Minimum 7 years of experience; experience working in the related civil roadway transportation industry preferred.

Candidate must be on track to obtain licensure or be licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Experience to include the development of contract documents as it relates to drawings and specifications.

Ability to lead tasks and be proactive in moving these tasks forward

Ability to work as a part of a multi-discipline teams of engineers

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and presentation skills

Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines while working on multiple projects concurrently.

Knowledge of traffic engineering methodologies and standards including but not limited to the Highway Capacity Manual, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, etc.

Knowledge of design software including OpenRoads Designer, Autocad, Excel and Word.

Experience or desire to get involved in business development via external meetings and / or proposal support for research and technical writing.

Experience working with municipal agencies and DOT's.

Compensation

$140,000.00-210,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local / state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to : individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO / Disabled / Veterans

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Schedule : Full-time

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID : 251500

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JN #TRN