PMO Civil Engineer Associate l

Job Details Job Location: DBS Headquarters - Chicago, IL 60606 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $72,800.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/year POSITION GOAL The PMO Civil Engineer Associate I will support the Chicago Department of Water’s (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This is a key position within the Water Main Design task for Water/Sewer compliance coordinating engineer and corrective work actions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL Possess foundational engineering concepts. Acquire basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience. Evaluate and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment. Perform work assignments of minimal complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes. Receive instruction on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems. Work as part of a team. Typically receive close supervision on most aspects of assignments and a general review of all aspects of work. Possess basic oral and written communication skills. Interact primarily with internal project team members. May engage in some external team member, client, or stakeholder interactions. Adhere to project deadlines and scope and keeps the task manager informed of any difficulties encountered on assignments. Perform review of your own work before submitting to the next review level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES – SPECIFIC Collaborate with the team to implement and update DWM/IEPA-related compliance and corrective work action templates as needed. Execute IEPA Title 35 compliance audit on incoming Force Account applicant jobs and ensuring adherence to IEPA Title 35 regulations and DWM standards. Maintain all Title 35 records in place and update regularly. Provide administrative support for Title 35 compliance and corrective work tasks. Assist Water Management Group with project records by coordinating with the records department and the BES Sewer department when needed. Attend the Title 35 pre-construction meetings and assist with agenda deliveries if needed. May be responsible for one or more moderately upcoming Sewer and Water infrastructure projects for T35 Audit Review. Work under the supervision of the Water/Sewer Compliance Manager. Complete compliance and corrective actions closeout reports. COMPETENCIES Knowledge of mathematics and its application to field surveying and engineering computations. Can work effectively as a team player. Ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect for our stakeholders. Show insight into the root causes of problems. Generates a range of solutions and courses of action with benefits, costs, and risks associated with each. Consider both short and long-term interests of the client in making decisions. Demonstrate a professional demeanor, high ethical standards, respect, and commitment to service excellence. Able to understand the perspective of others before making decisions and taking action. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering. Licensure: Engineer-in-Training Certificate (Preferred). Job Classification: Exempt (Salaried) Report to: Project Engineer – Team Lead Experience: Typically 0 to 3 years. 2+ years of water main and/or sewer utility design and/or field experience preferred. Communication Skills: Basic verbal and written communication skills. Technical Skills: Spatial and design skills to visualize projects in 2D and 3D. Entry-level engineering skills to complement position goal. Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Bluebeam, and CADD software, specifically the Bentley Suite of products including Open Roads Designer, ProjectWise and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. Basic knowledge of local agency standards preferred. Basic knowledge and understanding of IEPA water and sewer regulations, utility standards, and department specifications preferred. Experience in working on municipal water and/or utility projects preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, climb or balance, talk, or hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects or tools. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion. WORKING ENVIRONMENT This job may require long periods of standing or walking in the field and include exposure to all types of outside weather conditions, varying noise levels, and hazards associated with construction. Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment is required while performing work in the field. The employee may also be exposed to a general office environment, requiring long periods of sitting at a computer in ambient inside temperature, lighting and noise level. Due to the collaborative nature of this position, the work will need to be performed in the field or office, typically during normal business hours. Travel is required; must possess a valid license. CONTINUING EDUCATION Complete state-required competency. Attend job-related seminars and workshops. PAY RANGE $72,800 - $78,000 per year Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr DB STERLIN CONSULTANTS INC