Senior Civil Engineer - Park Ridge, IL or Naperville, IL
Position Summary
Terra Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team. This individual will be skilled in designing multi-acre retail, commercial, industrial and/or residential development with due diligence, permitting and limited contract administration experience. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will design stormwater management, floodplain, grading and utility, paving and roads, and sewer and water systems. Responsibilities will include producing documentation that incorporates vendor-supplied designs into final Terra work product; planning, preparing reports and conducting calculations that include storm water analysis, quantity estimates, cost opinions and institutional design constraints.
Our ideal candidate is dedicated to hard work, shows initiative when taking on new challenges and thrives in a team environment.
In return, we offer competitive pay with an excellent benefit package including paid time off, company matching 401(k) plans and medical, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as professional development with career advancement opportunity in an innovative growth industry.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide client support and create quality deliverables and technical reports as well as address client questions regarding technical aspects of the project
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
Apply Terra standards and template utilization, enhancing existing templates or creating new ones as needed
Research, understand and apply City, State and Federal codes
Estimate project costs, including materials, equipment and labor
Communicate tasks and schedule and coordinate project assignments with project team
Execute assigned tasks accurately, on schedule and within budget
Prepare proposals for technical engineering portions of projects
Understand all contracted scope of work and monitor/process additional work authorizations when requested by client or required for project completion
Visit sites as required
Mentor and train subordinate CAD Technicians and Junior Engineers
Perform Quality Control Reviews of plans and reports before issuance
Work within Assistant Project Manager role to support Project Manager or manage projects directly where appropriate
Coordinate, monitor and review work performed by subconsultants
Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource
Promote the reputation of the company through the technical quality of his/her work and positive interactions in meetings and other interactions
Represent Terra professionally at all project-related meetings and inspections. Understand configuration of equipment
Best knowledge in the Terra office of the client’s equipment and their standards for equipment
Reports to and receives guidance from the Civil Department Manager. May also receive direction/need coordination with other Department Heads or Project Managers in multi-disciplined projects
Supervises engineers and CAD Technicians either full-time or a project-by-project basis
Technical expertise and leadership provided across the organization
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and PA Professional Engineer’s License
Experience
Minimum ten (10) years’ progressive experience
Experience with subdivision and land development projects
Experience with design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic design software
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Fluency with Micro Soft Office Suite
Demonstrated background in plan production and project execution
CEU completion annually, as required by PE licensure
Land management experience with repeated build out needed
Construction experience helpful
Strong knowledge of the technical aspects of the civil engineering practice
Thorough knowledge of all codes applicable to his/her discipline
Civil 3D required. GIS optional
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Strong client relationship management skills including proposal writing and negotiations
Leadership and mentoring
Project and resource management
Problem-solving/analysis
Communication proficiency with team members and clients
Ability to build relationships and interact with review agencies
Financial management to budget and goals/objectives
Specialized software knowledge, stormwater retention knowledge, or permitting for specific entities
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hand and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The incumbent is occasionally required to walk or stand for long periods of time. The incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent will work in a semi-quiet office environment.
Language Skills
Communicates effectively in oral and written English technical language, both in interpreting requirements and providing reports and mentoring.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Disclaimer
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job Descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The employer retains the right to modify or assign other duties to this position.
About Us
Vivacity Infrastructure Group designs, develops and deploys comprehensive fiber optic, wireless and related network infrastructure using a variety of unique partnerships and business models designed to meet the strategic needs and economic goals of all project stakeholders. Vivacity has three operating divisions – eX² Technology, Terra Consulting Group and Vivacity Networks. Together, we are Transforming America’s Infrastructure – One Partnership at a Time™. Come join us! www.vivacitygroup.com
Terra is an engineering consulting firm specializing in wireless A&E design services, site acquisition and wireless communications infrastructure development. Terra has the depth of experience and technical acumen necessary to solve complex problems and help developers, owners and their agents grow their organizations while remaining completely focused on their needs.
Vivacity Infrastructure Group is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
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