Engineer, Planning - Capital Programs - Facilities & Services

About the position

The Engineer, Planning has primary responsibility for project planning at all levels, from project definition through design. The Engineer, Planning will also be responsible for assisting in the evaluation and establishment of campus standards for project definition, planning, design, and methods of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assists the client (colleges, departments, etc.) in determining the needs for new projects or renovations.
• Coordinates and determines the scope and feasibility of projects.
• Develops scope/program statements for each project based on client and campus needs.
• Coordinates and determines feasibility or conceptualization of such projects.
• Determines, compiles, and reconciles project budgets and schedules with input from all pertinent parties for such projects.
• Provides engineering design assistance, interpretation, and review to the clients and Project Management.
• Assists in the preparation of the scope of professional services required for each project.
• Participates in the process for the selection of professional services consultants.
• Acts as consultant to Project Management for client requested change orders and professional services consultant amendments during design and construction.
• Attends all planning meetings as the campus representative on assigned projects through Design Development.
• Develops periodic status reports for assigned projects.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Project Planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in facility planning and management.
• Current Professional Registration as an Engineer in State of Illinois or ability to obtain a license within 6 months of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Leadership in Energy and Environments Design (LEED) accreditation.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits portfolio depending on the position.