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Job Location drjobs

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 85000 - 110000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Civil Engineer will prepare site development plans and specifications for commercial and industrial sites in conformance to client requirements and local ordinances. The Civil Engineer will work with and advise other disciplines on site issues that may impact architectural development and building systems and develop criteria for procuring subconsultant services.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Review and/or establish project scope civil budget design approach and applicable constraints with department manager Project Manager and client as appropriate.
  • Prepare feasibility studies and civil cost estimates.
  • Formulate design of civil systems including underground utilities paving grading and drainage for small to medium sized projects.
  • Develop site layout(s) in accordance with zoning and other applicable ordinances and requirements.
  • Edit or write project specifications.
  • Evaluate design options for consideration by Project Manager and/or client.
  • Monitor project budgets and schedules. Adjust work efforts as required to meet budget and schedule goals.
  • Prepare working drawings for construction on CAD with support from department staff when applicable.
  • Conduct field measuring and/or survey verification at project site. Perform basic topographic surveying for minor projects.
  • Review drawings for omissions errors overall quality content accuracy and compliance with standards and codes.
  • Review product submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents specify action necessary for compliance.
  • Prepare project file updates transmittals letters reports and other project correspondence.
  • Assist with checking standards review and maintenance of master specifications.
  • With Project Manager attend meetings with governmental agencies as required for obtaining site plan approval. Ability to address public and governmental groups in open meetings is essential.
  • Coordinate project with other disciplines and advise of site/building system conflicts.
  • Prepare site plan submittal documents in accordance with local requirements.
  • Visit construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.
  • Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
  • Develop cost and quantity estimates.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education: and Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related degree
  • Professional Registration required

Experience:

  • 514 years of related experience in site design and civil engineering

Skills/Competencies:

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam
  • Knowledge in Infraworks and BIM 360 a bonus
  • Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws
  • Intermediate level proficiency in hydraulic and hydrology system design
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

  • This position requires the ability to perform the essential job functions contained in this job description. These include but are not limited to the following requirements:
    • Ability to spend most of an 8hour day sitting standing and walking at the office
    • Ability to drive to a different worksite
  • Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements

Benefits:

At Ghafari we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary eligible employees receive Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Teladoc Employee Assistance Program Professional License Reimbursement Educational Assistance Voluntary Pet Insurance Parental Leave Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $85000 to $110000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience jobrelated skills education and training.

Since 1982 Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation manufacturing healthcare retail hospitality K12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers architects process designers and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency sustainability and impact.

Continuously rated aTop Workplace to Work CrainsCool Place to Work and aBest and Brightestcompany to work for in the US Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture employee benefits andportfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and inoffice work environments.

Through career mapping Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure coached for knowledge growth and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world having an over 90 success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forwardthinking projects all around the world. Ghafaris global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cuttingedge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates LLC you may apply for positions in the following ways:

Connect to our job portal
By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources
By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue Dearborn MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources
In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue Dearborn MI 48126.
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If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates LLCs policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a persons race color creed religion sex national origin age weight height marital pregnancy or parental status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation military service status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran or any other classification protected by federal state or local law or ordinance.

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