Staff Engineer - Highway at Patrick Engineering Inc in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Staff Engineer - Highway
Chicago, IL or Columbus, OH (Hybrid or On-site options available)

We believe our people provide the strength behind the success of our company. Here you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an office, remote location, or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset are championed.

RINA, formerly known as Patrick Engineering, is seeking a highway/ roadway Staff Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start or progress your career with a design team as it grows nationally.

SUMMARY

This Highway Staff Engineer will be responsible for assisting the team in all aspects of the roadway design process, from feasibility studies through completion of construction administration. Additionally, this individual should anticipate being part of the team assigned to complete public involvement activities (meetings, hearings, community advisory group events, stakeholder outreach, etc.); preliminary design plan development (drafting, alignment & profiles, utility data collection, ROW verification, geometric layout); and preparing final contract documents (drafting, finalizing geometric design, Maintenance of Traffic, quantity calculations, etc.).

The Staff Engineer may also be asked to provide support in preparing various reports and conducting field inspections to verify design conditions under the supervision of a licensed engineer.

This level of Engineer is in a developmental mode, being trained under close supervision in utilizing engineering theories/practices and gaining exposure to company procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in preparing and issuing client deliverables and other documents sent by RINA to outside parties under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
• Provide support in the preparation of calculations to support the client deliverables, such as material quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and outside party coordination.
• Complete assigned tasks per the direction given, in the allotted hours and within the timeframe.
• Utilize MicroStation and AutoCAD to develop engineering drawings.
• Perform field work to verify existing design conditions, check work progress, problem-solving, and public outreach.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
• Perform other duties associated with this position as may be appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution required (discipline in Civil, Transportation, or equivalent fields of study).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred or ability to obtain within six months of hire date.
• Basic entry-level design experience and familiarity with standard roadway design practices.
• Relevant internship experience or entry-level design experience in Transportation is preferred.
• Ability to work with other engineers on a project team, and communicate effectively with the project team members, other disciplines, subconsultants and clients.
• Familiarity with Bentley Roadway software (MicroStation, ProjectWise, Open-Roads, Geopak, etc.). Civil3D or GIS experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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.

ABOUT RINA:

RINA is a worldwide engineering consultancy firm that provides an expansive range of services across the energy and mobility, marine, infrastructure, real estate, and industrial sectors. Our North American business focuses on working with clients in the infrastructure, transportation, technology and renewable energy sectors throughout the entire process of project delivery - from planning and controls, comprehensive management services and construction, through to operations and maintenance.

With over 45 years of experience in North America under the name Patrick Engineering, the decision to combine forces with RINA presents an exciting opportunity to attract talented people and to expand both our worldwide footprint and service offerings in new markets and application sectors.

Join our team and work on rewarding projects in a dynamic, multicultural and energizing environment that reaches beyond geographical and cultural boundaries. RINA provides opportunities for partnering with global clients, training to further advance your competencies and support your personal career development. Join us to make RINA more successful than ever before by bringing your contributions developing innovative solutions to complex problems, delivering our mission and achieving challenging goals. If you share our values and our vision, please apply. Our experience. Your growth.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Policy Statement

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.

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