Designs roadway improvement projects, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Reviews engineering work, coordinates with other disciplines, maintains client relationships, and mentors junior staff. Requires civil engineering education, roadway design experience, Illinois PE licensure, and proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and GEOPAK. Experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, and other Midwest DOT projects is relevant.
A growing firm is looking to add a Roadway Engineer to their team!
Requirements:
- Prepare plans, specification and cost estimates for roadway improvement projects
- Review and check engineering work completed by others
- Coordinate projects with other disciplines
- Build/maintain client relationships
- Mentor/train junior staff
Requirements:
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
- 5+ years of roadway design experience
- PE License for Illinois
- PE License for Indiana preferred
- Strong technical skills
- Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads and GEOPAK
- Experience on IDOT/Illinois Tollway projects and CDOT projects
- Experience with Indiana/Michigan DOT projects preferred
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Successful applicant
must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status,
disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
national origin.
Please
contact Laura Harrison for further information!
www.harrisonconsultingsolutions.com
517-906-6926
517-906-6926
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