Project Engineer - Transportation Design

Description

At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact. 

Position Overview

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Champaign, IL. This position will be responsible for the planning and design of transportation projects for municipal, county, and state agencies in Central and Southern IL. A strong knowledge of transportation engineering and IDOT standards/procedures is required. Our transportation projects can include a variety of linear features along a transportation corridor, such as traffic, pavement, signals and lighting, structures, storm systems, drainage, watermain transmission, and sanitary systems. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and executes design tasks/phases for a variety of transportation and civil infrastructure improvement projects.
• Applies local, state, and federal design guidelines and standards to complete transportation, traffic, and drainage related designs.
• Develops multimodal solutions and alternatives for urban projects.
• Develops cost estimates and specifications for transportation or municipal related projects.
• Develops horizontal/vertical and cross-sectional geometry for roadway and/or drainage projects. 
• Creates plans and bid documents for project deliverables using industry standard CAD and modeling software.
• Leads or assists with making presentations to elected officials and public interest groups.

Requirements

• B.S Degree in Civil Engineering, 8+ years of experience as a transportation design engineer and Illinois PE are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the IDOT design manuals, submittals, permitting, and environmental requirements is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with staff across offices, interface with clients, and participate in public meetings.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Open Roads Designer (ORD) is required. Experience with Vissim, Synchro, ArcGIS, etc. is desired. 
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to client and project sites is required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $101,088 - $118,560 + annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match. 
• Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
• Support for licensure, education, and career development.
• Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

Engineering Quality of Life Starts Here

It’s more than our tagline - It's something we strive to create not only for the communities we serve but also for our employee-owners who make it a reality.

You'll help shape the places people rely on every day - The roads we drive, the bridges we cross, the water we drink, and the public facilities we use. Our work improves everyday life because we're designing infrastructure our own communities depend on.

You'll keep learning and innovating - Through mentoring, Communities of Practice, collaboration, and hands-on project experience. No matter your role or experience level, you'll be encouraged to share ideas, learn new technologies, and innovate to solve challenges.

You'll build more than a career - As a 100% employee-owned company, we share knowledge and profits; celebrate each other's wins, and lead with empathy. You'll grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and work with people who want you to succeed.

We think you'll fit right in.

To learn more about us and how we are Engineering Quality of Life visit Clark Dietz 

Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.