Senior Water Main Design Engineer

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Voted one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by the Chicago Tribune for the eighth year in a row, Clarity Partners is hiring!

Senior Water Main Design Engineer local to Chicago, IL.

This individual will be responsible for managing the planning, design and project management of the construction of water mains on a client facing project. This position will report in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, design, and project management of water main construction projects, including lead service line replacements, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Prepare and review complex water main design plans, including those submitted by other agencies, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Coordinate and communicate with permitting agencies, such as the Office of Utility Coordination (OUC), and prepare necessary permit applications, including those for IDOT.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, training them on water main design principles, processes, and project management best practices.
• Track project progress using P6 and other project management software, maintaining up-to-date records and monitoring key milestones.
• Address and resolve review comments from clients and stakeholders, facilitating discussions and coordinating responses during project meetings.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, contract documents, and bidding materials for various types of projects.
• Manage special projects, such as lead service line design and implementation, and provide technical expertise to support construction teams, management, and other departments within the program.
• Oversee quality assurance and control processes, conducting detailed reviews of designs performed by others and coordinating revisions with the CADD team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in water main design, engineering, or project management, with proven experience in complex projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the State of Illinois preferred.
• Proficiency in water main design and engineering principles, with strong experience preparing design deliverables and coordinating with permitting agencies.
• Familiarity with P6 and project tracking software, and a basic understanding of MicroStation software.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills, with the ability to train and support junior-level engineers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in preparing IDOT permit applications and addressing client and OUC comments preferred.