21 وظيفة Project Engineer في Chicago

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Job Description:

With general direction, leads and develops transportation-related engineering designs of moderate to high complexity for highway, roadway, and other infrastructure projects to meet client requirements. This role offers the opportunity to support a wide variety of transportation design projects across the country while serving as a technical leader in drainage, hydraulics, hydrology, and stormwater management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, analysis, and design of drainage, hydraulic, hydrologic, and stormwater management systems for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Develop and oversee large-scale transportation projects from preliminary engineering through final design, ensuring compliance with client objectives, project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Prepare and review Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit submissions, drainage reports, hydraulic studies, and stormwater management documentation.
• Perform and oversee hydraulic and hydrologic modeling using industry-standard software, including HEC-RAS, GeoHEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, WinTR-55, HydroCAD, and PondPack.
• Utilize advanced computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices in support of transportation projects.
• Review engineering designs and deliverables for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as firm standards and quality requirements.
• Sign and seal engineering documents and provide final design approvals, as required.
• Conduct site reviews, field investigations, construction inspections, and engineering studies to verify design assumptions and project requirements.
• Update design criteria and project requirements based on regulatory changes, site conditions, and client needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, agencies, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, reviewing technical approaches, participating in interviews, and assisting in responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Meet with existing and prospective clients to understand project needs and build long-term relationships.
• Contribute to the firm's technical knowledge management initiatives through white papers, technical documentation, presentations, and publication of technical papers.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, professional organizations, and technical events to enhance the visibility of the firm's services and expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and quality oversight to engineering and design staff.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior engineers and designers, helping to expand the firm's technical bench strength and future leadership pipeline.
• Lead project tasks and manage design staff from preliminary engineering through final design delivery.
• Foster professional growth through coaching, knowledge sharing, and hands-on project development opportunities.
• May supervise and direct the work of junior engineers and technical staff.

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:

Strong background in drainage and hydraulic analysis, and stormwater management design. Experience preparing Erosion and Sediment Control and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit submissions.

Experience working on IDOT project teams. Working knowledge of submission requirements for IDOT projects. Experience in task management leading design staff from preliminary design through final design.

Expert knowledge of Hydraulic, Hydrology, and Stormwater analysis and design practices. Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.

Preferred Software Experience:

• HEC-RAS
• GeoHEC-RAS
• HEC-HMS
• WinTR-55
• HydroCAD
• PondPack

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Amount of Travel Required: 10% or less EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Pay Range Min: USD $110,240.00 Pay Range Max: USD $192,899.00 Visa Sponsorship Available : No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position