Civil Construction Engineer I - Lombard, United States - Valdes Engineering Company
Description
Valdes is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence. Every client project is assigned a dedicated team of professionals who provide personalized services and solutions.The Valdes success model consists of streamlined work processes, attention to detail, technical expertise, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction, safety and quality.
Valdes is guided by our purpose statement:We are talented people who thrive and achieve extraordinary results for our customers.Our core values reflect who we are, how we perform and what we aspire to:
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Excellence
Teamwork
Passion
Valdes proudly executes all work in the United States to maintain the utmost quality for our clients.
We are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and hold the following certifications:
National Minority Supplier Development Council - MBE Certification
Illinois Department of Central Management Services - BEP Certification
City of Chicago - MBE Certification
California Public Utilities Commission, The Supplier Clearinghouse - MBE Certification
Valdes is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Civil Construction Engineer to work on roadway and bridge construction projects in the Chicago, IL area.
Responsibilities
Provides the opportunity to support CEI efforts for exciting, challenging, and high-profile transportation projects for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, counties, and other local Municipalities.
Under direct supervision, performs routine duties requiring knowledge of basic engineering principles.
Performs specific and limited portions of broader assignments.
Spends a large percentage of time performing estimating take-offs and performing walk-downs for quantity tracking purposes, reporting installed quantities, and performing field inspections to verify adherence to design.
QualificationsREQUIREMENTS
2+ years of experience working as a Civil Engineer
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Illinois Tollway Experience
IDOT experience
IDOT Documentation Certification for Contract Quantities
Transit and Railway Experience (Optional)
PEOPLE SKILLS
Personable and able to work easily with others at all levels
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable working alone or in a team environment and maintain a positive and professional relationships with co-workers and management
Ability to think critically and logically, recommend solutions to problems that may occur
Dependable, self-started and self-motivated, with strong ethical principles
Ability to receive direction from department manager and/or discipline lead and incorporate instruction into completing tasks
Understand the collaborative requirements of client interaction: tactfulness, respect and cost/value relationship of projects
Able to initiate and follow through on assignments with minimal supervisory/mentor assistance
Comfortable approaching mentor with technical or business-related questions
Takes ownership of work thru project completion and keeps management properly informed on project issues
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Must be well organized and able to prioritize work
Ability to set and track goals
Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and work on more than one project at a time with various priorities
Able to commit to and meet project deadlines, and driven to provide outstanding service to both external and internal customers
Must keep a clean and neat work environment
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level.
We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential.Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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