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Project Engineer – Transportation | www.efkmoen.com
Join a dynamic team shaping the future of transportation infrastructure in Illinois. As a Project Engineer at EFK Moen, you'll design high-impact projects in a collaborative, flexible work environment.
This position will report to the Northern Illinois Regional Manager in our office located in downtown Chicago, IL.
About EFK Moen
EFK Moen, LLC is a civil engineering design consulting firm founded in 1998. With a strong emphasis on transportation, bridge engineering, roadway design, and professional land surveying, our team has delivered over $3 billion in infrastructure projects across multiple states. Our team of professionals is respected across the industry for producing high-quality design documents and innovative solutions.
We partner with federal, state, and local agencies and are known for our deep understanding of evolving design guidelines and procedures. By combining the latest technology with diverse experience, we consistently deliver cost-effective, value-engineered solutions that reduce construction costs and improve long-term maintenance.
Our services span the full lifecycle of transportation projects-from feasibility studies and public involvement to final PS&E and construction administration. We are proud to be trusted partners in shaping safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure.
Job Description:
The Project Engineer will perform civil engineering design services in a team-oriented environment. Project emphasis is transportation engineering design for both public and private sectors which range in scope from small to multimillion-dollar designs. Services are provided to a wide range of clients that include state DOTs and other governmental agencies – municipal, county and state.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Daily production of civil engineering design plans
- Work as part of a team to deliver quality design that adheres to the project budget and schedule
- Responsible and accountable for client/customer satisfaction and technical project execution
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university required
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Illinois, or ability to obtain IL licensure in 3 months
- 5-10 years of hands-on plan preparation experience for public agency roadway projects
- Proficiency in Microstation as well as a related transportation design package (OpenRoads Designer, Geopak) although candidates with an AutoCAD/Civil3D background will also be considered
- Working knowledge of DOT/AASHTO Standards
- DOT project experience is preferred (IDOT is a plus)
- Proficiency with Excel and other general office software
- Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods
- Visual focus for electronic documents and design software
- Sufficient mobility to move to various locations in and out of the office to use various office equipment, coordinate with other staff, visit other EFK Moen and client offices/meeting locations
EFK Moen offers:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Contribution
- Company sponsored Short and Long-Term disability coverage
- Company sponsored life insurance coverage
- Professional License exam fee reimbursement
- Bonus opportunities
- Support of professional organization membership and activities
- Work-life balance through a flexible, casual work environment
- A culture of mentoring and teamwork
Starting Salary Range: $90,000-130,000
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
EFK Moen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000