Description

 J. A. Watts, LLC (JWI) is a woman-founded professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we're known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That's how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together.   

The Project Engineer ll role is responsible for supporting Engineering project management through preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring a variety of projects in the Engineering industry. The Project Engineer ll will assist in managing aspects of projects including oversight and planning for engineering design, procurement, and construction inspection. The Project Engineer ll will support rail and transit projects while working on multiple simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced environment. The Project Engineer ll will complete inspections, assist Quality Managers with scheduling and data collection, participate in project progress meetings, and develop expertise on the project with the expectation of eventually leading other Project Engineers as a subject matter expert. The Project Engineer ll will be required to be on-site at CTA project locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate technical aspects of project which may include contract submission, designs, testing, studies, and data collection/analysis
• Responsible for performing technical assignments throughout assigned projects including design plan and specification development, perform and verify engineering calculations, construction inspections, construction layout, and conducting field tests
• Establish familiarity with applicable project specifications and apply them to the work
• Assist in preparation of specifications and timeline of project to both internal and external clients
• Provide status reports of project schedules and budget
• Review project plans and proposals and suggest updates or maintain changes as needed
• Perform quality control reviews of the work and regularly report on project status
• Maintain professional integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with team members to assist and support
• Perform other duties as required/directed

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited institution; Civil Engineering degree preferred
• Must be able to obtain PE within 3 years of employment, current PE license is preferred
• 3-7 years of relevant experience, previous Construction Management experience required; Rail/Transit design/construction experience is preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive for work id required 
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have a clear analytical approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making abilities 
• Must work well in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple tasks at a time
• Must be knowledgeable with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employee and family
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available
• Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Student debt repayment resources available 
• ID Theft protection
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored social events

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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