Civil Engineer I

Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer I to join our team in Chicago, IL.   At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Evaluate, select, and apply standard transportation engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on moderately complex transportation and infrastructure projects. Assist in developing sustainable transportation solutions to make communities more livable by reducing traffic congestion, promoting multiple modes of transportation, supporting land development, and improving safety for all users. Responsibilities Leadership and Direction Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on difficult assignments and possible solutions. Work is completed using standard engineering techniques and design principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. At the Operational and Company Level Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning work. Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships. Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary. Do the Work Work with multi-discipline team to solve challenging transportation issues. Supports design teams and project managers in a variety of preliminary engineering/concept development studies, contract plan preparation, through final stages of design and construction. Does research on permitting and design criteria to assist in design development of the various roadway/highway and bridge improvement projects Prepare maps and graphics for public and client meetings, performs data analysis, perform field reviews and data collection, conduct research on trends and best practices, contribute to stakeholder and public engagement efforts,