Civil Engineer I (IL) - Chicago, IL

Short DescriptionBowman has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer I to join our team in Chicago, IL.At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.PurposeEvaluate, select, and apply standard transportation engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on moderately complex transportation and infrastructure projects. Assist in developing sustainable transportation solutions to make communities more livable by reducing traffic congestion, promoting multiple modes of transportation, supporting land development, and improving safety for all users.ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Direction

Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on difficult assignments and possible solutions. Work is completed using standard engineering techniques and design principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement.

At the Operational and Company Level

Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning work.

Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary.

Do the Work

Work with multi-discipline team to solve challenging transportation issues.

Supports design teams and project managers in a variety of preliminary engineering/concept development studies, contract plan preparation, through final stages of design and construction.

Does research on permitting and design criteria to assist in design development of the various roadway/highway and bridge improvement projects

Prepare maps and graphics for public and client meetings, performs data analysis, perform field reviews and data collection, conduct research on trends and best practices, contribute to stakeholder and public engagement efforts, develop solutions to complex problems, and present recommendations.

Prepare engineering plans using standard design criteria

Assist and support in the preparation of reports and preliminary plans based on project analyses and assessments

Performs design computations, and develops quantity takeoffs

Ability to work both in the field and in an office setting.

Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, and other documentation/communications.

Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and/or designs for projects.

Conduct field visits, field data collection, and field observations.

Develop and maintain accurate and organized project files.

Follow established firm’s goals, SOPs and QA/QC procedures and assist in the QA/QC review of technical work of other staff.

Work on various analyses and design aspects of engineering projects which may include road/access design, corridor projects, multimodal projects, bridge design, safety projects, and other associated engineering services.

Apply client-specific design criteria and ordinance requirements in the development of design engineering tasks.

Increase familiarity with OpenRoads designer in the preparation of engineering and design documents

Assist with drainage and geometrics design development for roadway/highway improvement projects

Prepare reports documenting findings and design criteria in alternatives development and engineering reports

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate:

Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive projects/tasks.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

High degree of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.

Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude with a strong work ethic.

Strong sense of urgency in responding to work-related and project needs.

Commitment to driving profitability and growth.

Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Effective communication, presentation, writing, and graphic skills, including public speaking, written reports, presentation materials and technical writing.

Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Demonstrated interest in multimodal transportation planning and engineering.

Desire, aptitude, and motivation to learn and apply new concepts.

Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline required at time of employment.

Engineer in Training certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Academic or internship experience in transportation discipline preferred.

Entry level position; no prior experience required. Any professional experience is a plus.

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (EIT) preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred.

Knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, or other engineering design software.

Interest and/or familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT): permitting agency and industry design; permitting and construction standards; and/or policies and procedures.

Interest and/or familiarity with Federal and State ADA Standards and Guidelines.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

Mobility around an office environment.

Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Some outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

#LI-LM1Job Description DisclaimerNote: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.