Job Description - Design Engineer

We are seeking a Design Engineer Level 2 to join our team.


This unique position provides support to project managers and blends engineering with project management and oversight responsibilities. It is a vital extension of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) – District 1 staff, and involves coordinating with numerous teams that are designing the rebuild of mainline Interstate 290 and various overhead bridges between Mannheim Road and Racine Avenue. This 3-year assignment offers unparallelled visibility with IDOT leadership, all while gaining experience in design coordination, stakeholder alignment, and large-scale corridor management.

This position is full-time and will typically report in-person to the Illinois Department of Transportation District 1 office in Schaumburg, Illinois.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Coordinate the review of plans, construction sequencing, traffic management, environmental studies, permitting, utility relocations, land acquisition, and geotechnical reporting.



  • Track submittals and maintain consistent project documentation.



  • Facilitate coordination with internal/external stakeholders through meetings and information sharing platforms.



  • Provide ongoing project updates and perform additional support tasks as needed to ensure successful project outcomes.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • 1 to 4 years of related engineering experience.



  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; EIT certificate is preferred.



  • Ability to coordinate as well as track multiple project tasks and submittals.



  • Familiarity with Phase II Design engineering services.


  • Proficiency in MicroStation.

  • Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.


  • Ability to work with limited supervision and exercise sound judgment.



WORK ENVIRONMENT & SUPERVISION

You will typically work independently and receive general instructions for new assignments. Collaboration and coordination with internal teams as well as external consultants are key aspects of the role.
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