Civil Engineering Manager

3 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Randstad USA Full time

Job Summary
The Civil Engineering Manager position is a long-term contract role, reporting to the Director of Civil & Structural Engineering. This is a hands-on role overseeing civil/structural design for assigned utility-scale renewable energy projects and providing training to staff. The position supports project development and focuses on optimizing cost, improving quality, and normalizing processes. A hybrid work arrangement requires 3 days in the Chicago office initially.

location: Chicago, Illinois

job type: Contract

salary: $ per hour

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

  • Manage within the Civil/Structural Engineering program for onshore renewable energy facilities.
  • Provide risk analysis for development stage projects and produce conceptual mass grading plans.
  • Review civil and structural design packages (including foundations, supports, and PV racking systems) for compliance with codes and standards.
  • Review hydrology studies, site layout, grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans to support value engineering.
  • Collaborate with the electrical engineering and transmission teams on engineering packages for lines and substations.
  • Manage and respond to contractor RFIs and submittals.
  • Provide technical support for the geotechnical investigation program and assist the Permitting team.
  • Support Construction Project Management with cost estimates and information for schedules and financial models.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical/Water Resources Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • PE License in at least one state (multiple licenses preferred).
  • Experience with civil and structural building codes (UBC, IBC, EC, ISO, etc.) and engineering standards (ASCE, AASHTO, AISC, etc.).
  • Experience delivering desktop and site engineering packages, with on-site experience highly valued.
  • Subject matter expert in SWPPP design/implementation in conjunction with large scale grading plans.
  • Experience with stormwater modeling software (e.g., Civil 3D Hydraflow, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS).
  • Subject matter expert in at least two of the following: utility-scale renewable projects, large-scale land developments, structure/foundation design, or RFP/bidding processes.
  • Ability to multi-task, manage deliverables for multiple projects concurrently, and demonstrate excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
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Qualifications

  • Experience level: Manager
  • Minimum 5 years of experience
  • Education: Bachelors (required)

Skills

  • Professional Engineer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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