Project Engineer - Civil

Infrastructure Engineering•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) Chicago office is looking for an experienced Project Engineer - Civil to join our Team! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality, responsiveness, and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm . As the Project Engineer - Civil , you will be responsible for applying intensive and diversified knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices in broad areas as well as use advanced techniques, theory precepts and practices in the civil engineering field and related sciences and disciplines. This is a lead position, which include technical direction over a group of civil engineers and/or functions as a technical specialist, formulating and developing advanced civil engineering concepts. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of specialized work experience within a discipline
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Ability to comprehend and apply advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory principles.
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or styles. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois or the ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring developing new or improved civil engineering techniques or procedures to create new or refined equipment, materials, processes, or methods.
Conducts constructability reviews or assists in the design/planning/review of other civil engineering projects not assigned to the incumbent.
Coordinates technical and administrative activities with those of other disciplines and other departments in the company participating in a project.
Markets the firm’s capabilities within the civil engineering specialty to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
May assist the Department/Division Manager in preparing the department/division budget and policy implementation.
May supervise civil engineering and support personnel; evaluates performance; assigns and schedules work; establishes project priorities and standards; makes recommendations on hiring, firing, and promotions; provides technical support of project work.
Participates in selecting design teams and sub-consultants and in the negotiations of fees and subcontractors.
Perform QA/QC of plans, calculations, specifications, and quantities developed by civil engineering and other project engineers as per IEI QA/QC plan.
Prepares proposals for potential projects.
Serves as a technical specialist, staff advisor, and consultant to the civil engineering specialty for a given land/site development, public works, and/or transportation-related project or program function.
Takes the initiative in developing and/or refining existing templates and procedures to streamline effort for the entire team.
Takes time to train and mentor colleagues on acquired skill sets to improve overall team quality and performance.