PMO Civil Engineer Associate l

DB STERLIN CONSULTANTS INCChicago, IL
$72,800 - $78,000Hybrid

About The Position

The PMO Civil Engineer Associate I will support the Chicago Department of Water’s (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This is a key position within the Water Main Design task for Water/Sewer compliance coordinating engineer and corrective work actions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.
  • Engineer-in-Training Certificate (Preferred).
  • Typically 0 to 3 years.
  • 2+ years of water main and/or sewer utility design and/or field experience preferred.
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills.
  • Spatial and design skills to visualize projects in 2D and 3D.
  • Entry-level engineering skills to compliment position goal.
  • Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Bluebeam, and CADD software, specifically the Bentley Suite of products including Open Roads Designer, ProjectWise and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Basic knowledge of local agency standards preferred.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of IEPA water and sewer regulations, utility standards, and department specifications preferred.
  • Experience in working on municipal water and/or utility projects preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Engineer-in-Training Certificate
  • 2+ years of water main and/or sewer utility design and/or field experience
  • Basic knowledge of local agency standards
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of IEPA water and sewer regulations, utility standards, and department specifications
  • Experience in working on municipal water and/or utility projects

Responsibilities

  • Possess foundational engineering concepts.
  • Acquire basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience.
  • Evaluate and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.
  • Perform work assignments of minimal complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes.
  • Receive instruction on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Typically receive close supervision on most aspects of assignments and a general review of all aspects of work.
  • Possess basic oral and written communication skills.
  • Interact primarily with internal project team members. May engage in some external team member, client, or stakeholder interactions.
  • Adhere to project deadlines and scope and keeps the task manager informed of any difficulties encountered on assignments.
  • Perform review of your own work before submitting to the next review level.
  • Collaborate with the team to implement and update DWM/IEPA-related compliance and corrective work action templates as needed.
  • Execute IEPA Title 35 compliance audit on incoming Force Account applicant jobs and ensuring adherence to IEPA Title 35 regulations and DWM standards.
  • Maintain all Title 35 records in place and update regularly.
  • Provide administrative support for Title 35 compliance and corrective work tasks.
  • Assist Water Management Group with project records by coordinating with the records department and the BES Sewer department when needed.
  • Attend the Title 35 pre-construction meetings and assist with agenda deliveries if needed.
  • May be responsible for one or more moderately upcoming Sewer and Water infrastructure projects for T35 Audit Review.
  • Work under the supervision of the Water/Sewer Compliance Manager.
  • Complete compliance and corrective actions closeout reports.
  • Complete state-required competency.
  • Attend job-related seminars and workshops.

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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