Electrical Project Engineer I

POSITION GOAL: 

The Electrical Project Engineer l performs mid-level project management and technical duties. The prospective candidate is well-versed in the roadway and area lighting, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and/or traffic signal design standards and requirements of the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway). They mentor and supervise the work of junior project staff. Additionally, this position supports various aspects of project management and electrical design tasks for lighting, ITS, toll collection facilities, renewable energy, electric vehicle service equipment, traffic signals, and other electrical related designs. This candidate prepares electrical models, plans, and schematics; performs electrical and lighting calculations; develops special provisions and estimates of cost; prepares technical reports; assists with or may lead the development of scope and fee proposals for basic to moderate complexity projects; assists with or may lead monitoring of project budget and staff assignments; and performs and may lead adherence to the firm’s quality procedures and QAQC reviews for project deliverables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES – GENERAL

•    Possesses understanding of foundational engineering concepts through work experience in transportation projects. 
•    Acquires advanced knowledge and skills through mentored experience. 
•    Evaluates and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment. 
•    Performs work assignments of basic to moderate complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes. 
•    Receives minimal guidance on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems. 
•    Works as part of a team and coordinates work with others. 
•    Establishes project work priorities and plans work accordingly. 
•    Typically requires minimal supervision and is expected to work independently. 
•    Possesses proficient oral and written communication skills. 
•    Interacts with project team members as well as initiates direct communication with clients and stakeholders.  
•    Adheres to project deadlines and scope and keeps task managers and clients informed of any difficulties encountered on assignments. 
•    Performs review of own work prior to submitting to the next review level. May have primary responsibility for reviewing project work completed by other staff members. 
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES – SPECIFIC

•    Performs engineering design tasks for projects from preliminary to final design.
•    Performs electrical and lighting design calculations.
•    Participates in internal and external project meetings.
•    Coordinates with utilities for new service and/or conflict resolution.
•    Organizes and participates in field surveys and data collection.
•    Provides construction support services including shop drawing reviews, RFI’s, etc.
•    Assists with, or may lead, the development of scope and fee proposals to provide professional design services.
•    Assists with, or may lead, monitoring of project budget and staff assignments.
•    Performs, and may lead, adherence to the firm’s quality procedures and QAQC reviews for project deliverables.
•    Participates in, and may oversee, development of detailed construction plans, special provisions, and estimate of costs for roadway, utility, and electrical for transportation projects.
•    Coordinates design changes and revisions based on internal and external feedback.
•    Communicates regularly with project design staff to coordinate the progress of various assignments and adherance to project deadlines. May act as discipline or project lead. May communicate progress to clients.
•    Independently manages time and schedule to achieve multiple project milestones.
•    Organizes and maintains project files. Leads documentation of correspondence and meeting minutes.
•    Evaluates and applies applicable current engineering standards and federal and/or local requirements to assigned projects.
•    Coordinates and documents completion of quality control reviews throughout the lifecycle of projects.
•    Manages tasks and/or projects of basic to moderate complexity.
•    May act as the main point of contact with clients or project leads (on projects led by other disciplines).
 

COMPETENCIES:

•    Knowledge of engineering computations and methodologies.
•    Works effectively with other project team members. 
•    Ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect for clients and stakeholders.
•    Identifies root causes of engineering problems and prepares remedial actions in alignment with project goals and client interests. 
•    Considers short and long-term interests of clients in decision making. 
•    Demonstrates a professional demeanor, high ethical standards, respect, and commitment to service excellence. 
•    Ability to understand the perspective of others before making decisions and taking action.
 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution preferred. 

Licensure: Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Job Classification: Exempt (Salaried).

Reports to: Electrical Department Head or Project Engineer Team Lead

Experience: Typically, 8+ years work experience.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Skills: Advanced engineering skills to complement position goals. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Bluebeam, and CADD software, specifically the Bentley Suite of products including Open Roads Designer and ProjectWise. Knowledge of relevant industry standards and local and national electrical codes. Proficient in performing roadway lighting calculations using AGi32 software. Experience with relevant design criteria and guidelines of CDOT, IDOT, and Illinois Tollway. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, climb, or balance, talk, or hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects tools or control. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion. 

Working Environment: This job may require long periods of standing or walking in the field and include exposure to all types of outside weather conditions, varying noise levels, and hazards associated with construction. Wearing of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is required while performing work in the field. The employee may also be exposed to a general office environment, requiring long periods of sitting at a computer in ambient inside temperature, lighting and noise level. Due to the collaborative nature of this position, the work will need to be performed in the field or office, typically during normal business hours. Travel is required; must possess a valid driver’s license. 

Continuing Education: Complete state-required competency trainings. Attend job-related seminars and workshops. 

Salary Range: $101,500 - $110,000 per year

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.