Transportation Project Engineer

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career At IMEG one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S. we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2500 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employeeowners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.
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IMEG is growing and wed love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Transportation Project Engineerin either our Chicago/Naperville Rockford IL or Bettendorf IA offices. As a Transportation Project Engineer you will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. They will be responsible for working closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes.

Principal Responsibilities
Lead design efforts for the analysis of complex transportation projects including highway bridges transit systems and multimodal transportation networks Complete and oversee permit applications for a variety of municipalities in coordination with the team Client and reviewing jurisdiction
Responsible for Transportation Site design including with project team and providing the team with advanced technical oversight
Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phase
Interact with clients to understand their needs gather project requirements and communicate technical information effectively; Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication
Work as part of a project team to support the of consulting projects; Lead efforts in project planning budgeting and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives; Document design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress as related to percent complete and fee expended
Analyze engineering problems and propose innovative solutions; Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions
Stay up to date with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in civil engineering; Contribute to research development and innovation efforts within IMEG

Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in all aspects of engineering work; Interpret state and local design criteria and apply it to the specific project needs
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including other engineers architects and project managers to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals
Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager

Required Skills/Abilities
Proficiency in design techniques tools and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
Proficiency in technical and analytical skills for transportation planning engineering design and regulatory processes; Proficiency in permit management software
Knowledge with local state and federal transportation regulations environmental policies and permitting procedures
Ability to lead teams with others that utilize industry standard software that assists with civil engineering analysis and design
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Attention to detail and problemsolving skills
Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word Excel and Outlook
Ability to travel up to 10 with occasional overnight stays

Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required
Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
2 years of experience minimum required 4 preferred in the Civil Engineering and Construction Industry

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit walk stand talk see hear and lift objects up to 25 pounds
Occasionally required to drive kneel stoop crouch crawl reach with hands or arms and grasp or pull
Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

Salary Range $86000 $112000. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage an employee wellness program life and disability insurance a retirement savings plan paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.

IMEG an employeeowned corporation is committed to investing in employees futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO flexible schedule and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally employees are eligible to enroll in health dental vision and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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