Civil Engineer I (IL)

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Chicago, IL

140d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman is hiring an entry-level Civil Engineer I to join its Chicago, Illinois team. The role applies standard transportation engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to moderately complex transportation and infrastructure projects. The engineer assists in developing sustainable transportation solutions that reduce congestion, promote multiple transportation modes, support land development, and improve safety for all users. Working with senior staff and multidisciplinary teams, the engineer supports transportation planning and engineering, preliminary engineering and concept development, contract plan preparation, design, and construction-related work. Assignments may involve roadway and access design, corridor and multimodal projects, bridge design, safety projects, and related services. Work is reviewed by more senior staff. The position includes office and field work, such as research, analysis, plan preparation, design computations, quantity takeoffs, field data collection and observations, public and client meeting materials, reports, estimates, permits, and project documentation. The engineer follows established quality assurance and quality control procedures and develops familiarity with OpenRoads Designer and other engineering design tools.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline by the time of employment.
Engineer in Training certification, or ability to obtain it within six months.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, and communicate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
Strong communication, presentation, writing, graphic, public-speaking, report-writing, and technical-writing skills.
Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
High degree of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
Problem-solving attitude, strong work ethic, motivation to learn, and interest in professional growth.
Commitment to quality work, company reputation, profitability and growth, and contributing across the broader organization.
Ability to work in both field and office settings.
Valid state driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle check, or reliable transportation to and from the office and/or project site, strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Academic or internship experience in transportation.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (EIT).
Knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, or other engineering design software.
Interest in or familiarity with Department of Transportation permitting agencies, industry design, permitting and construction standards, or policies and procedures.
Interest in or familiarity with Federal and State ADA standards and guidelines.
Any professional experience.

Responsibilities

Work with senior staff to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning.
Assist with marketing the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and strengthen client relationships.
Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services, groups, and offices as necessary.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve transportation issues.
Support preliminary engineering and concept development studies, contract plan preparation, design, and construction stages.
Research permitting requirements and design criteria for roadway, highway, and bridge improvement projects.
Prepare maps and graphics for public and client meetings; analyze data; conduct field reviews and data collection; research trends and best practices; contribute to stakeholder and public engagement; develop solutions; and present recommendations.
Prepare engineering plans using standard design criteria.
Assist with reports and preliminary plans based on project analyses and assessments.
Perform design computations and develop quantity takeoffs.
Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, and other communications.
Assist in preparing plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits, and project designs.
Conduct field visits, collect field data, and make field observations.
Develop and maintain accurate, organized project files.
Follow firm goals, standard operating procedures, and QA/QC processes, and assist with reviews of other staff's technical work.
Contribute to analysis and design for road and access, corridor, multimodal, bridge, safety, and related engineering projects.
Apply client-specific design criteria and ordinance requirements to design tasks.
Increase familiarity with OpenRoads Designer for preparing engineering and design documents.
Assist with drainage and geometric design development for roadway and highway improvement projects.
Prepare reports documenting findings and design criteria for alternatives development and engineering reports.