Job Description:

RINA is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer - Traffic to join its office in Chicago, IL or Columbus, OH within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Mission

RINA, formerly known as Patrick Engineering, is seeking a Project Engineer - Traffic to support our growing transportation divisioon. The Project Engineer (Lead Engineer) is responsible for the project execution, calculation, and design of traffic engineering projects. The Project Engineer gathers/analyzes technical data to prepare detailed engineering designs and drawings and is charged with monitoring and coordinating the technical deliverables required for client projects. Oversees the technical work of one or more Staff Engineer(s), Engineer(s), Designer(s), and/or Drafter(s) and delegates work appropriately to engineering team members; highly involved in the QA and QC of calculations, drafts, and designs. Additionally, the Project Engineer acts as the liaison between the Project Manager and other project team members, relaying all important and relevant project information in an effective manner.

The Project Engineer is comfortable working cross-functionally, has the ability to coordinate with others on larger, multidiscipline project, and is proficient in standard engineering procedures and project management methodologies and techniques. The Project Engineer may accompany the Project Manager on site visits and meetings with clients, and participate in proposal writing (RFP's), setting up project scopes, defining deliverables, and monitoring schedules and budget costs. The Project Engineer will be asked to provide recommendations and feedback to clients regularly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for designs, CAD drawings, and specifications on assigned projects, under the guidance/direction of Project Manager
• Works with other engineers on a project team, maintaining effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers, and clients
• Coordinates with drafters, designers, and staff engineers within project team
• Accountable for design calculations and plan development
• Completes drawings/project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule; reviews drawings for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
• Develops conceptual and basic engineering documents including studies, design criteria, equipment specifications, etc.
• Utilizes computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
• Performs field work by obtaining field information.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Qualifications

• 8 plus years of experience in design engineering
• Professional Engineering License in Illinois
• Ability to design in MicroStation Open Roads Designer
• Experience designing for IDOT traffic projects
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design software and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering required (i.e., AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Local or regional travel (i.e. job sites) anticipated based upon business need

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way


• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization


• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity


• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint


• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances


• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model


• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project's technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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