Senior Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering professional with 7+ years of accomplishment in designing Civil projects. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other Valdes discipline engineers.

Responsibilities

Display an advanced knowledge within the Civil Engineering disciplineProvide generally accepted practices with project management, design, and quality control proceduresEngage in design production to ensure complete, quality, and timely deliverablesVerify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field constructionMay be required to participate in short- or long-term, field assignmentsParticipate in the pursuit of new clients and project opportunities, including client interactions, fee estimating, and proposal writingProvide mentorship to less experienced engineers

Technical Competencies

Experience leading design teams through the design, modification, and analysis of civil engineering projectsDesign experience from initial concept through construction completionSite development project experience, including generating plan sets and stormwater reports, preparing specifications and bidding documents, cost estimating, and preparing permit application documentsExtensive experience with site layout, grading, and drainage, utility designExperience with Civil 3D CADD or MicroStation CADD softwareExperience with hydrology and hydraulic softwareExperience with the permitting process, including Federal, State, and LocalAbility to generate a Flood Study is preferred, including modeling and obtaining FEMA map changesFamiliarity with the IDOT standards and specifications. Familiarity with the general layout of a set of IDOT road plans is preferredGeneral familiarity with the Illinois Urban Manual and erosion and sediment control practices. Familiarity with the NPDES permit process, including generating a SWPPP, is preferredGeneral knowledge of and use of municipal ordinances is required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering7+ years of experience working as a Civil EngineerMust hold Professional registrations (PE)Advanced knowledge of Civil EngineeringStrong Microsoft Office software skillsStrong AutoCAD / Civil 3D or MicroStation CADD softwarePossess report writing skills to create civil evaluation and stormwater reportsIntermediate understanding of other disciplines' workflow and how all departments work together to complete projectsMust possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skillsMust be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

$110,000 - $165,000 a year

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