Civil Engineer ; IL

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer I to join our team in Chicago, IL.

Evaluate, 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.

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

• Work closely with 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, and offices as necessary.

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to solve challenging transportation issues.
• Support design teams and project managers in preliminary engineering/concept development studies, contract plan preparation, through final stages of design and construction.
• Conduct research on permitting and design criteria to assist in design development of roadway, highway, and bridge improvement projects.
• Prepare maps and graphics for public and client meetings; perform data analysis, 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.
• Perform design computations and develop quantity takeoffs.
• Work both in the field and in an office setting.
• Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, and other documentation and communications.
• Assist in preparing plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits, and/or designs for projects.
• Conduct field visits, data collection, and observations.
• Develop and maintain accurate and organized project files.
• Follow established firm 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 Open Roads Designer when preparing engineering and design documents.
• Assist with drainage and geometrics design development for roadway and highway improvement projects.
• Prepare reports documenting findings and design criteria in alternative development and engineering reports.

• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Effective management of multiple time‑sensitive projects and tasks.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Strong working relationships with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• 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.
• Aspiring to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Effective communication, presentation, writing, and graphic skills, including public speaking and technical writing.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish…