Transportation Engineer 6-Transit

Job Description This role as a Project Technical Leader involves overseeing site design projects nationwide, with a focus on CTA, Metra, and other Chicago-area clients. You'll manage technical aspects, ensuring accuracy, driving the technical vision, and mentoring staff. Responsibilities include project financials, client coordination, compliance with regulations, and ensuring firm policies are followed. You'll lead the development of large-scale mass transit projects, sign off on designs, and update requirements as needed. The role also includes site inspections, proposal creation, and client meetings. Additionally, you'll mentor junior staff, offering technical guidance and supervising their work. Other duties as assigned. Employment Type Regular Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. * Professional engineering (PE) license. * 10 years of related experience. * Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications * IL PE & ability to get reciprocity in other states, with a preference for FL and TN. * Strong background in civil-site design, preferably with clients like CTA, Metra, and/or Illinois Municipal roadway/highway design projects. * Experience managing and delivering site design projects from initiation through final design. * Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in conducting work in the following areas: a)Developing project scope of work and fee proposals b)Managing task or project level budgets and schedules c)Providing day-to-day direct oversight of transportation design projects d)Developing project design criteria, alignments, construction plans, construction specifications, and cost estimates e)Writing of technical reports f) Assigning daily work, and mentoring engineers. * In-depth understanding of site development principles as they relate to transportation projects, such as: a)Site grading and drainage b)Utility coordination c)Utility design (water, sewer, etc.) d)Paving and grading e)Erosion control and stormwater management f)Green Infrastructure g)Geotechnical considerations. * Experience completing Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis of drainage systems and design of stormwater management. * Experience managing and delivering site design projects from initiation through final design. * Ability to present in front of a large group. * Strong communication and technical writing skills. * Task leader, discipline leader, or project management experience including development of project proposals and creation of scope of work documents. #LI-MS1 #LI-HYBRID

Created: 2024-10-22