Clark Dietz Inc

Project Engineer - Transportation Design

Clark Dietz Inc$101K — $118K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering and Illinois PE required
  • 10+ years transportation design experience with IDOT and municipalities
  • Experience in plans, specifications, and bid package development
  • Knowledgeable in IDOT design manuals and environmental requirements
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to mentor less experienced engineers
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Open Roads Designer

Responsibilities

  • Manage design tasks for various transportation projects
  • Apply design guidelines to complete transportation and drainage designs
  • Develop multimodal solutions for urban transportation projects
  • Create cost estimates and specifications for municipal projects
  • Design roadway geometry and drainage systems
  • Utilize the Highway Capacity Manual for traffic designs
  • Generate plans and bid documents using CAD and modeling software
  • Coordinate with utilities for project conflict analysis
  • Present project information to public officials and interest groups
  • Assist with project permitting and regulatory interpretation
  • Mentor junior staff to develop their technical skills

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with 401(k) and unlimited match
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with remote options
  • Support for licensure, education, and professional growth
  • Ownership opportunity in an employee-focused firm
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Position Overview

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Champaign, IL. This position will be responsible for the planning and design of transportation projects for municipal, county, and state agencies in Central and Southern IL. A strong knowledge of transportation engineering and IDOT standards/procedures is required. Our transportation projects can include a variety of linear features along a transportation corridor, such as traffic, pavement, signals and lighting, structures, storm systems, drainage, watermain transmission, and sanitary systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manages and executes design tasks or phases for a variety of transportation and civil infrastructure improvement projects.
  • Applies local, state, and federal design guidelines and standards to complete transportation, traffic, and drainage related designs.
  • Develops multimodal solutions and alternatives for urban projects.
  • Develops cost estimates and specifications for transportation or municipal related projects.
  • Develops horizontal/vertical and cross-sectional geometry for roadway and/or drainage projects.
  • Understands and applies the Highway Capacity Manual to complete traffic related designs.
  • Creates plans and bid documents for project deliverables using industry standard CAD and modeling software.
  • Coordinates with public/private utilities to document physical location and analyze potential conflicts.
  • Leads or assists with making presentations to elected officials and public interest groups.
  • Assists with project permitting and interprets local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
  • Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff to help them develop basic technical capabilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements

  • B.S Degree in Civil Engineering and Illinois PE are required.
  • 10+ years of experience as a transportation design engineer for IDOT and municipal/county clients is required.
  • Experience with the development of plans, specifications, special provisions and bid packages is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the IDOT design manuals, submittals, permitting, and environmental requirements is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with clients and participate in public meetings.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work as part of a team across multiple offices. Ability to mentor and develop less experienced engineers.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and Open Roads Designer is required. Experience with other software; Vissim, Synchro, ArcGIS, etc. is desired.
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to client and project sites is required.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Starting salary range: $101,088 - $118,560 + annual performance bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
  • Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
  • Support for licensure, education, and career development.
  • Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.


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About Clark Dietz Inc

Clark Dietz, Inc. is a civil engineering firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Clark Dietz offers a variety of services, including transportation engineering, environmental engineering, structural engineering, and construction management. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including transportation, water resources, and energy. Clark Dietz is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients and has a reputation for delivering innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
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