D escoto Inc

Role Description The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for the leadership and management of the team. Responsible for proactively managing the project’s technical requirements, schedule, contract obligations, and project communications. The Senior Project Engineer will work with the Civil Design team on transportation projects. Role will entail leading various disciplines to ensure projects get delivered on time and on budget. Typical clients include IDOT, ISTHA, CDOT and other municipalities. - Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineer and other discipline task leads to deliver projects - Oversee and manage subconsultants - Attend client meetings and public meetings - Mentor and delegate work to junior staff - Oversee preparation of design submittals including plans, calculations, quantities, and cost estimates - Prepare detailed scope of work and level of effort estimates - Knowledge of IDOT, ISTHA, various municipalities standards and specifications - Understand and apply client and industry engineering specifications to projects - Interact with client’s management and engineering department to facilitate project efforts Qualifications - BS in Civil Engineering or related field - 10+ years of experience - Professional Engineer License in Illinois Required - Software proficiency in Bentley MicroStation SS10 is Required, and OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD experience are preferred - Certifications or training from IDOT and ISTHA like Documentation of Contract Quantities, Erosion Sediment, ADA Ramp, and eBuilder Preferred - Strong understanding of construction and engineering practices - Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach with project team members, client representative, and review agencies - Strong computer skills, specifically in the area of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to clearly communicate concepts and ideas - Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail Benefits - Competitive base pay ($130,000 - $160,000 annually) - The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure, as applicable. - Fully remote work schedule; based in Illinois - Medical, dental, and vision coverage plan options - Company paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability - 401k plan with an employer safe harbor match - Paid time off - Paid company holidays - Professional development assistance, licensure, and professional membership reimbursement - Pre-tax commuter benefit - Voluntary life and accident insurance - Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance - Pet Insurance - Identity Theft Protection