Project Engineer

Collins Engineers, Inc•Chicago, IL

18d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Collins is hiring a Project Engineer for its Project Coordination Office in Chicago, Illinois. The role works alongside the City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and major utilities, using technologies such as dotMaps and Chistreetwork to support infrastructure management and project coordination. The Project Engineer will help coordinate infrastructure improvement projects with engineers, planners, and coordinators, review project proposals, solve technical problems, and guide solutions through delivery. A primary focus is identifying and resolving utility construction conflicts for work within city limits. This includes analyzing project schedules and plans to identify cost-saving opportunities and resolve scheduling, restoration, and special-event conflicts. The role also supports infrastructure management, technology and process improvements, capital improvement planning, public-way coordination, permit and plan reviews, traffic and detour planning, data analysis, and CDOT’s Division of Infrastructure Management. The position involves planning and coordinating assigned project work, communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting project schedules, reviewing civil engineering plans and specifications, and checking technical documents for compliance with applicable requirements. The Project Engineer receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval of proposed project plans. Relocation is available. Salary range: $65,000–$95,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
1 to 5 years of experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to adapt quickly and make well-informed independent decisions.
Time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) credential.
Background in civil engineering, urban planning, utility coordination, and/or program management.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Communicate effectively and concisely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to coordinate public and private capital improvement projects.
Assist in developing, coordinating, and managing project schedules.
Process and interpret project data presented in maps and spreadsheets.
Develop or expand technical civil engineering practices for work within the City of Chicago.
Assist with technical reviews of civil engineering plans and specifications.
Review civil design plans and specifications for public- and private-sector clients.
Review technical documents for compliance with state and local codes, laws, ordinances, and agency requirements.
Identify and resolve utility construction conflicts, including schedule, restoration, and special-event conflicts, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Keep the Project Manager informed about workload, changes in project scope, and additional services.
Provide support services to the CDOT Division of Infrastructure Management, including the Office of Underground Coordination, Permit Office, and Public Way/811.
Perform duties safely.
Support infrastructure management, technology and workflow improvements, capital improvement planning, conflict resolution, public-way coordination, permit review, traffic and detour plan review, project sequencing, data analysis, and special-event and construction coordination.