Transportation Engineer (2)

Employment Opportunity - Transportation Engineer (Arlington Heights)

Location: Arlington Heights

Office: Internal Services

Department: Capital Infrastructure

Company Overview:

Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, safely and efficiently moving people to work, school, and other regional destinations. Pace's family of public transportation offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago's suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut and about 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace's innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Section Manager, Design and Construction, the Transportation Engineer reviews engineering plans, studies and reports prepared by the Illinois Department of Transportation, counties, and municipalities for impacts to existing bus service and develops opportunities for inclusion of new bus stop infrastructure in the plans. Job duties include:

Reviews site development projects by the private sector.

Provides engineering guidance on Pace programs including Arterial Rapid Transit and Bus on Shoulder. Provides project management of consultant prepared studies, reports, and plans.

Serves as Construction Project Manager, including field observation and documentation and review of Contractor Requests for Information, Change Order Proposals, and Pay Applications for the construction of Pace infrastructure.

Reviews bus shelter plans prepared by Pace consultants and prepares in-house plans for bus shelter installation and other site improvements.

Performs other duties as assigned. Work is performed in an office environment as well as outdoors on construction sites.

Qualifications

Education:

Qualified candidate must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with emphasis on traffic and transportation engineering; a master's degree is preferred.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of four years experience in the design, review, and management of transportation and roadway improvement projects, with a good work history. Previous experience with project management, transit planning and facility design, construction, and managing consultants is preferred.

Certifications:

Must have State of Illinois Engineer-in-Training certification or obtain Engineering-in-Training certification within one year of being hired; a Professional Engineer License in the State of Illinois is preferred.

Must have valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

Proficiencies:

Must have a thorough understanding of highway, traffic, and construction engineering principles including highway and pedestrian safety, geometric and drainage design, vehicle turning movements, sight distance analysis, and construction materials. Must understand the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Must demonstrate familiarity with FHWA, IDOT, Tollway, county, and municipal highway policies, regulations, procedures, and design standards.

Must be proficient using computers including Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have experience using other software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and AutoTurn; previous experience with e-Builder and Bluebeam is preferred.

Must be able to read and understand engineering plans and be able to initiate and evaluate design and field engineering changes during construction. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, type on a computer, and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The position is based in an office setting with standard office equipment, where the employee will sit for extended periods of time, and use a computer. Local travel is required. The employee may be required to travel to construction sites and may be exposed to inclement weather, loud noises, and noxious odors. The typical workday is conducted over an 8-hour period and can begin as early as 7:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

This position is eligible for hybrid schedule after successful completion of 6-month job introduction period

Salary:

Full Salary Range: $70,902-$148,969

Midpoint: $109,936

Starting Salary: $109,936-$129,452

BENEFITS SUMMARY

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.pacebus.com and include your resume with your application.

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