David Mason + Associates’ Civil Team is focused on site development & design including utility coordination, grading, stormwater detention & retention calculations, stormwater quality calculations & design, evaluation of surveys, and more. Our team prepares design plans for new construction and renovation projects. DMA supports clients in the education, healthcare & utility industries, among others. With a long history of professional relationships within the Chicago region, we’ve also had the opportunity to work on iconic projects such as The Obama Presidential Center, Chicago Public Schools, RUSH University Medical Center, the University of Chicago & more! Additionally, our Chicago-based office has a team of Civil Site Development Engineers who design Utility-scale Solar Fields.
Our Chicago Civil team is looking for an experienced Civil Site Project Engineer with previous design experience who is ready to jump in and support the team.
Our ideal candidate holds a Bachelors Degree, has 7+ years’ of related engineering experience, a minimum of 4 years in civil site design and holds a Professional Engineering License in the state of Illinois.
Prior experience with HEC Ras & Civil3D is REQUIRED, prior experience working on utility-scale solar fields is preferred.
Why work with David Mason + Associates?
- Every-other Friday OFF
- Hybrid schedule & flexibility
- 80% employer paid Health benefits
- 401(k) Option with 3% Company Contribution
- Paid Parental Leave
- “Family-first” company culture
- Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
- Professional Development Assistance
- Plus, more!!
Essential Duties:
- Prepares and oversees production of construction drawings, specifications, design calculations, and technical reports
- Prepares engineer’s opinion of probable construction cost.
- Responsible for project schedules and time completion of projects.
- Prepares and oversees permit applications for applicable municipal agencies.
- Delegates and oversees project design tasks to Technicians, Designers and Staff Engineers.
- Works closely and coordinates project clarifications, conflicts, and changes with multi-disciplined design teams, owners, and contractors in the field during construction
- May perform site investigations and inspections in the field during and post construction.
- Assists in preparation of proposals for engineering services.
- Assists in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets and billing and assists with A/R.
- Mentors and assists with training Technicians, Designers and Staff Engineers.
- Participates in business development activities as needed
- Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, monitoring project budgets and schedules, and being responsible for overseeing the technical work of one or more team members
- Estimates materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs
- Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met
- May sign/seal drawings or other required documentation based on division and firm policies
- Follow and abide by the DMA employee and safety manuals
- Completes other duties as assigned
