Design Engineer - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is currently seeking a Design Engineer to join our Lisle, IL office. The candidate will be responsible for managing the design of several transportation projects to take place on the Illinois Tollway system. The successful candidate will have a diverse background in transportation engineering and be capable of coordinating with multiple entities on various concurrent transportation design projects.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Perform as a Design Engineer for the Central Tri-State Corridor.
• Provide in-depth quality assurance reviews and analysis of Contract Documents to ensure that plans and specifications are clear and communicate to Tollway issues that may result in potential delays or claims during construction.
• Oversee communication between design and construction.
• Monitor and track schedules, budgets, and performance.
• Oversee and initiate Contract Packaging strategy to provide the Tollway with the most cost efficient and timely delivery of construction contracts.
• Provide coordination of environmental management, permits, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage unbundling of construction contracts when possible to strengthen small business and diversity.
• Perform quality assurance for structural components throughout the corridor.
• Identify, track, compile and present lessons learned from projects throughout the corridor to improve the quality and value of future work.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in the engineering field (i.e. Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical) required.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in design and management of transportation engineering projects.
• Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Illinois, or able to aquire licensure within 6 months of hire date. 
• Strong communications skills
• Project management and contract administration experience
• Ability to coordinate with multiple design teams on assignments
• Experience in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and various engineering software systems depending on engineering discipline: AutoCAD; MicroStation/GeoPak; In Roads, Land Desktop, and Civil 3D.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Experience in the preparation of plans, specifications/CAD standards and estimates for the Illinois Tollway or IDOT.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, Maryland, Connecticut, Ohio, Washington, Illinois, or NY City, Gannett Fleming TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Illinois and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 - $135,000.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

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