MacKay
Engineering
CivilProjectEngineerTransportation
“Civil Project Engineer - Transportation at MacKay. Skills: Civil Engineering, Transportation design. Design land development projects. Deliver land development projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality work; Help projects succeed; Drive project success
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
Pass background check, Pass drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Registered PE in Illinois, Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 4-7 years of experience, Experience in public transportation design, Experience in roadway design, Experience in stormwater design, Experience in sanitary sewer design, Experience in grading plans, Experience in maintenance of traffic, Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer, Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Excellent computer skills, Excellent writing skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent customer service skills, Experience mentoring engineers-in-training, Experience mentoring drafting technicians
Nice to Have
Experience in northeast Illinois
What You'll Do.
Design land development projects
Deliver land development projects
Design public works projects
Deliver public works projects
Design utilities projects
Deliver utilities projects
Design transportation projects
Deliver transportation projects
Produce engineering solutions
Implement technical designs
Ensure adherence to standards
Contribute to designs
Mentor engineers-in-training
Prepare client communications
Provide design delivery
Provide technical delivery
Communicate with clients
Prepare engineering calculations
Prepare analysis reports
Ensure project timelines are met
Ensure deliverables are met
Coordinate with internal teams
Coordinate with clients
Coordinate with local agencies
Review survey reports
Interpret survey reports
Review as-built drawings
Interpret as-built drawings
Prepare technical reports
Prepare cost estimates
Stay current with industry standards
Stay current with best practices
Stay current with regulatory requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with clients; Collaborate with project managers; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; Collaborate with internal teams; Collaborate with local agencies
Communication Scope
Client communications; Technical reports
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