FA Design Engineer (Civil)

Job Description

FA Design Engineer (Civil)

Ardmore Roderick Chicago On-Site

About Us

Ardmore Roderick is a full-service Infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail & Transit, Building & Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago (IL) with offices in Champaign (IL), Orlando (FL), Columbus (OH), Memphis (TN), and Philadelphia (PA)

Our Mission: “We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities.”

Our Values:

Safety Above All

Invest In Our People & Service Our Clients

Champion Diversity & Inclusion

Engage With Our Communities

Job Overview

This position will report to the Force Account Manager. The primary responsibility of the Force Account Engineer position is to handle permit review processes to enforce CDWM policies regarding impact to City’s water facilities. Including: Review of proposed construction plans from other agencies, utilities, developers, etc., for impacts to the City of Chicago’s water facilities and, if necessary design for modification of existing water facilities. The Force Account Engineer will be the central point of communication between CDWM and CHI-DWM staff with regard to permit review and resolution of technical issues related to design of related facilities. Since a significant portion of the position involves communication with internal and external team members and stakeholders, excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical to success. Additionally, the position requires a high level of organizational ability to simultaneously handle, maintain documentation for, and report status on several active and pending projects.

Key Responsibilities

Review Existing Facility Protection (EFP) issued by the City of Chicago Office of Underground Coordination (OUC)

Examine/review proposed plans for impacts to Department of Water Management facilities

Enforce Department of Water Management standards to maintain separation requirement of water distribution facilities and proposed utilities

Design and produce construction documents for adjustments of water distribution facilities

Address DWM - Bureau of Engineering Services requests for information on existing facilities and on projects by other agencies

Ability to organize project documentation

Assist with project status tracking in PMIS database/systems

Reviews contractor/consultant design plans for impacts to DWM water distribution facilities.

Develops estimates for Force account construction and inspection services.

Maintains project communication with OUC utility during design review.

Documentation of all communication with external and internal stakeholders

Prepare Letters of Involvement and Work Order documents for distribution

Coordinate with cross functional teams on PMO (CIP Water Main Design, Planning, Records, Close-Out, FA Resident EngineersBenefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more

We offer Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

401K, Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements. If you are looking for the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and thrive in a collaborative environment, this may be the position for you. Ardmore Roderick offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to significantly affect the development of our rapidly growing firm. Benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, paid holidays, PTO, paid maternity leave, and employee assistance program.

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.

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