Roadway Project Engineer

You'd be joining Ciorba Group at a pivotal moment, our Chicago office is the engine of a nearly 100-year-old firm that's expanding its footprint across Illinois and deepening relationships with IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, CDOT, and municipalities throughout the region. This is where our largest, most complex infrastructure pursuits are managed, and where career trajectories move fast for the right people.Our office is conveniently located near the I-90/Cumberland interchange on Chicago's Northwest Side, offering easy access for commuters throughout the region. For those using public transit, the office is just a short walk from the Cumberland Station on the CTA Blue Line, providing a direct connection to/from downtown Chicago.Ciorba Group is an employee-owned (ESOP) engineering firm with offices in Chicago, Peoria, and Crown Point. We partner with DOTs, counties, and municipalities on roadway, structural, water resources, electrical and lighting, and construction engineering projects that improve communities across the Midwest. We're people-first, collaborative, and built for the long haul, just like the infrastructure we design.The Project Engineer plays a significant role in the development of preliminary engineering studies and reports and the preparation of design plans and specifications. The Project Engineer serves as a project’s technical lead in their area of expertise (roadway, structural, water resources, or electrical). The Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager on coordination with other disciplines. Tasks performed require broad knowledge of engineering fundamentals with moderate immediate supervision needed. The Project Engineer may work on several small projects at one time, reporting to the assigned Project Manager.Responsibilities:Preparation of project reports, preliminary engineering design, preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimatesThe candidate will supervise other engineers and technicians to achieve completion of project plansWork closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projectsReview and checking of engineering work completed by othersMaintaining positive client relationshipsMentor staff engineersPosition Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering8-12 years of roadway design experienceIllinois Professional Engineer (PE) licenseStrong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projectsMicroStation and OpenRoads proficiencyExperience on Illinois DOT and / or Illinois Tollway projectsExperience on Illinois County or Illinois Local Agency projects a plus