About the role
Description
J.A. Watts, LLC (JWI) is a woman-founded professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we’re known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That’s how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together.
Our Project Engineer I role is responsible for supporting Engineering project management through preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring a variety of projects in the Engineering industry. The Project Engineer I will assist in managing aspects of projects, including oversight and planning for engineering design, procurement, and construction inspection. The focus of this Project Engineer I role is design work for roadway and land development projects. Travel to client and project sites is anticipated and determined by project/client requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform engineering, construction, and design assignments, requiring a solid grasp of the civil engineering discipline and the exercise of professional judgment
Responsible for performing technical assignments throughout assigned projects including design plan and specification development, perform engineering calculations, construction inspections, construction layout, and conducting field tests
Establish familiarity with applicable project specifications
Provide clear and concise documentation of all project activities and quantities
Provide status reports of project schedules
Perform quality control reviews of the work and regularly report on project status
Maintain professional integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations
Cooperate and communicate effectively with team members to assist and support
Make updates or changes to project plans as directed or assigned
Perform other duties as required/directed
Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited institution, Civil Engineering preferred
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of eligibility preferred
0-5 years of relevant experience in highway/roadway, civil design/construction, and/or land development design/construction
AutoCAD and MicroStation experience preferred
Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites, and comply with all applicable safety codes and requirements
Valid driver’s license required and willingness to travel to job locations in Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana
Must have strong oral and written communication skills
Must have a clear analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making
Must work well in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple tasks at a time
Company Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employee and family
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available
Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
Matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Student debt repayment resources available
ID Theft protection
Professional development and tuition assistance
Company-sponsored social events
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.