Transportation Project Engineer

ATLAS ENGINEERING GROUP LTD • Deerfield, IL

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About The Position

Atlas is seeking Transportation Project Engineers in our Civil Engineering/Transportation Division to join our evolving Team. This position is responsible for leading a staff of design engineers and technicians in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, Phase I/II Transportation/Civil engineering projects. Responsibilities include proactively managing the project’s technical requirements and project communications for the delivery of quality work, on time, within budget and to the client’s satisfaction. Our clients vary from federal, state, and local governments; railroads and transit agencies; collar county DOTs and private clients.
This position will work in a team environment, make sound engineering decisions, provide direction to staff, and coordinate the workload of projects. The Project Engineer will lead and review work of the project team; check work through QC procedures; monitor progress; identify changes of scope and additional services; mentor staff; collaborate with all team disciplines: and assist Project Managers to manage the project scope, budget and schedule. Duties also include multi-discipline project coordination inclusive of survey, grading, drainage, structures, utilities and layout of various site items, and other duties as needed.
The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop and maintain client relationships, participate in interviews, and be a visible and active member of the transportation community through professional organization involvement. The position also involves assisting in the preparation of technical proposals, scopes, budgets, and schedules; day-to-day communication (oral and written) with the client; support and advise junior engineers and technical staff; and manage sub-consultants. Atlas is committed to assist you in advancing your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way in a collaborative culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program
• EIT/Fundamentals of Engineering Exam with ability to obtain PE licensure
• 4-6 years of experience in engineering design
• Strong background in developing preliminary and final engineering deliverables
• Applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects affecting the organization
• Applies knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization, and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of programs
• Works on programs of varying complexity and scope
• Proficient in using MicroStation/Geopak, Bentley OpenRoads, MS Office, ProjectWise, IDOT and Illinois Tollway CADD workspaces
• Proactively interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others
• Participates in project meetings and makes presentations
• Positive attitude with excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, InDOT, and CTA Project Experience
• PE license in Illinois (preferred)
• The ability to lead, develop, and mentor engineering staff as well as build a collaborative team
• AutoCad Civil 3D and ARC GIS a plus

Responsibilities

• Proactively managing the project’s technical requirements and project communications for the delivery of quality work, on time, within budget and to the client’s satisfaction
• Lead and review work of the project team
• Check work through QC procedures
• Monitor progress
• Identify changes of scope and additional services
• Mentor staff
• Collaborate with all team disciplines
• Assist Project Managers to manage the project scope, budget and schedule
• Multi-discipline project coordination inclusive of survey, grading, drainage, structures, utilities and layout of various site items
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Participate in interviews
• Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Day-to-day communication (oral and written) with the client
• Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff
• Manage sub-consultants
• Serves as the technical lead for the project team in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods in engineering
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications
• Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments
• Supervises a staff of engineers and technicians
• Assist Project Managers with project management and client relations
• Plans, schedules, or coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple projects
• Proactively engaged in marketing and business development strategies and implementation
• Represents the organization and maintains liaison with individuals and related organizations

Benefits

• Health Insurance from UHC
• Employer pays 100% of the premiums for: Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• HSA & FSA Participation
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• 401K with company matching
• Paid Time off
• Paid Holidays (10 days)
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level