Senior Civil Engineer - Geotechnical - Applied Research Associates, Inc

ARA is seeking experienced civil engineers, with emphasis in research related to geotechnical engineering and geotechnical asset management, to work full-time in our Transportation Infrastructure Division in Champaign, IL.

We are looking for dynamic engineers who are comfortable with autonomy and leadership, and who enjoy solving complex problems; individuals who want a job that offers challenges that go beyond routine, repetitive tasks. Our engineers are actively involved in all aspects of the profession, which includes problem solving, using subject matter knowledge and innovation to offer quality solutions to our clients, marketing to bring in new business, and writing high-quality proposals.

With this position comes a high level of freedom to be innovative and self-directed along with an ability to pursue projects and tasks that are interesting and meaningful. At the same time, candidates must also be able to work as a member of an integrated team and exhibit a collegial and professional demeanor towards colleagues and external stakeholders.

Senior civil engineers:

• Are expected to perform and lead project work, participate in business development, demonstrate professionalism, and engage in marketing and networking activities at conferences and other industry gatherings.
• Must be working toward becoming subject matter experts with experience conducting research in one or more areas related to geotechnical engineering.
• Must have experience writing and winning proposals in response to RFPs in their area of expertise.
• Must have experience presenting project information at training courses, industry meetings, department meetings, client meetings, etc.

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience related to geotechnical engineering. Graduate/academic research work will be considered, if directly applicable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance as needed for job duties.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills. Publications in peer-reviewed journals and relevant conference presentations a plus.
• Documented experience of independently leading research projects or research tasks/activities.

About ARA:

ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs more than 2,200 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in civil technologies, computer software and simulation, defense technologies, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for pavement analysis, environmental site characterization, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)