at TERRA Engineering, Ltd. in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary/Objective
Applies diverse and innovative techniques, modifications, and theories. Oversees and contributes to the design and preparation of plans, details, construction estimates, code compliance, design calculations, and specifications on a range of project sizes and types. Assists in leading design coordination between various team members, disciplines, and agencies to meet project requirements. Implements and executes Quality Control/Quality Assurance practices.
Essential Functions
- Participate in project proposals, client interview preparation, and stakeholder presentations; may attend client interviews
- Help determine the project team and staffing requirements for a given assignment or project task
- Coordinate directly with various internal and external disciplines/departments to ensure design process is complete and comprehensive
- Contribute to and supervise team members in the design concepts, studies, design options, and establish design criteria
- Perform complex analyses and design calculations, document design procedures, and assure design complies with applicable codes and standards
- Assist in leading the preparation of design documents including schematics, design details, calculations, specifications, and utility coordination
- Coordinate the production of project deliverables including plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and commissioning documents
- Work with project managers to assure that project schedule, budget and design are consistent with project criteria
- Coordinate and complete permit requirements
- Assist in supervising construction administration activities including resolving construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements
- Supervise the close-out documentation process with contractors, clients, and agencies and identify lessons learned for internal training purposes
- Assist in creating and enforcing the application of TERRA standards and guidelines
- Contribute to authoring marketing materials
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with team members, multidisciplinary team members, vendors, and authorities having jurisdiction
- Mentor, train, and provide oversight to staff members
- Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and candidate selection process
- Perform other duties as required
Education/Experience
- B.S. in civil engineering or related field (ABET/EAC-accredited program)
- 8+ years of applicable engineering experience
- PE preferred
- PTOE Certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment; communicates effectively and builds relationships and trust internally and externally
- Exercises sound engineering judgment
- Strong ability to convey information through effective and timely verbal and written communication
- High level of proficiency with computer-aided design software and other software packages typically associated with engineering required
- Strong proficiency in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, etc.
- Demonstrates effective project management skills, effectively leveraging experience and skills to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
- Advanced public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills
- Demonstrates understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best engineering practices and leverages that understanding to lead engineering efforts through all project stages
- Able to conduct site visits as needed, may require a valid driver's license
- Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
- Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements
Physical Requirements
- Involves sitting a considerable amount of the time, but requires the ability to conduct field/site visits to inspect work
- May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
- Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds
- Considerable time is spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
- Field work includes exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions depending on the site
- Physical activities include walking and occasional stooping and crouching
