Civil Engineer in Des Plaines,IL,US

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for designing and planning civil engineering projects such as roads, airports, bridges, harbors, dams, irrigation systems, pipelines, and power plants. Duties may include analyzing maps, blueprints, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects. IMPACT: Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Responsible for entire projects or processes within a technical area. Typically, responsible for coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff. COMPLEXITY: Develops technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution. Develops solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge. COMMUNICATION: Communicates with internal and client project team members. Works to influence team members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches. LOCATION & TRAVEL: 75% on site at FAA Chicago Regional Office (in Des Plaines) and 25% Telework. 25% Travel RESPONSIBILITIES: o 1. Shall provide technical support to the Infrastructure Engineering Center, for accomplishment of project engineering packages: Develop site specific project plans and specifications for solicitation and contracting of engineering projects for FAA approval and acceptance. Perform site surveys to collect site-specific project data and research all (state, local, federal, FAA, etc.) standards, construction codes and ordinances. Provide analysis, recommendations, and solutions to issues identified during the site survey. o 2. Prepare summary trip reports within two working days of trip completion. o 3. Compile and complete project documents as follows: a. Scope of work and project transmittal. b. Drawing and specification lists. c. Operational Risk Management checklists. d. Furnish information required for the preparation of Purchase Requests (PR) for assigned projects. e. Furnish information required for the preparation of NAS Change Proposals (NCP) for assigned projects. f. List of Government furnished properties. g. Prepare Airspace case documents. h. Assessment of engineering impacts on Environmental & Safety Compliance Program Project checklists. i. Drawings and specifications. j. Engineering cost estimate for project plans per FAA Standard/guidelines. k. Estimated completion time and project schedule. o 4. Provide technical engineering support for all phases of assigned new construction and renovation projects (i.e. evaluate shop drawings, design proposals, and interpret the technical requirements for adherence to contract documents). o 5. Participate in Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) on all assigned projects and provide recommended resolutions on all items relating to engineering. o 6. Perform engineering studies for feasibility and cost versus benefit. o 7. Provide technical input to the Government Technical Interpreter in actions to plan, budget, program, and coordinate the development of engineering projects. o 8. Develop project drawings in accordance with the FAA Standard/guidelines. TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a BA degree and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience. General Engineering Degree (B.S.). Minimum 5 years of experience as Project Engineer and/or Resident Engineer with Civil Engineering Design and experience with tower, shelter, and similar structure projects Knowledge of Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities Proficiency in AUTOCAD DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of Corporate Work Plan (CWP) 4.1.12 Knowledge of National Airspace System Equipment Tower (NASET) Knowledge of National Airspace System Equipment Building (NASEB) Knowledge of Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), power, general building construction techniques, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), fire detection, security, site work. Other Requirements Requires deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other related specialty areas Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass FAA security screening for positions of public trust. Public Trust requires US Citizenship. Demonstrated aptitude for collaboration, teamwork, and risk management. Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form to individuals at different organizational levels. Strong writing, time-management, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, large engineering organization. . Must be a proactive, flexible, team player and adjust to multiple tasking. Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, self-motivation, and follow-up. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Compensation Package: Bonus opportunities Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Application Question(s): Do you hold an Engineering degree from an accredited college/university? Are you familiar and comfortable with using AUTOCAD? Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Project engineering (or FAA Tower/Shelter Engineering): 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Des Plaines, IL 60018 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required) Work Location: In person