Senior Transportation Design Engineer

Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Engineer IV, Transportation Planner to join our team in Chicago, IL. Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Engineer IV, Transportation Planner to join our team in Chicago, IL. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Provide specialized expertise for the regional highway design group on a variety of transportation design projects under the direct supervision of an experienced professional, including transportation design, pedestrian and bicycle design, signals/ITS, bridges & structures, construction, stormwater & permitting, and road and/or other transportation related design.

Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and broad parameters for execution. Receive direction on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance. At The Operational And Company Level Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships. Do the Work Work with management to provide specialized technical design expertise involving advanced transportation and/or structures design, analysis, right-of-way, utility, permitting, and/or construction elements on regional transportation design projects, as related to the specialized expertise. Provide consistency across the region as it relates to quality design/deliverables (e.g., engineering plans, calculations, reports, permit applications, specifications, engineering estimates and other applicable project documentation). Offer guidance to regional design staff for advanced computer-assisted engineering and software to prepare engineering and design documents. Work with regional management to develop CAD standards as it relates to specialty plans. Attend advanced training, seminars, and public meetings for learning new technologies, industry standards, and government agency policies and procedures. Lead project and agency meetings specific to specialized expertise. Work with senior management to develop design staff’s engineering skills through internal and external training. Conduct internal training sessions for the design staff. Maintain QA/QC of specialty engineering plans, calculations, reports, permit applications, specifications, and engineering estimates, specific to the specialized expertise. Assist senior management during the preparation of technical and price proposals related to specialized expertise. When necessary, serve the role of Senior Engineer or Project Manager on assigned transportation design projects. Phase I /Preliminary Engineering Lead the development of roadway alignments, corridor studies, feasibility studies, and conceptual engineering solutions for transportation infrastructure projects. Direct preparation and evaluation of preliminary design alternatives to support project development and decision-making. Coordinate engineering analyses and technical documentation supporting NEPA environmental review processes. Support and contribute to the preparation of Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and Categorical Exclusions (CE). Develop engineering recommendations that balance transportation needs, environmental considerations, stakeholder input, cost, risk, and constructability. Prepare and oversee Phase I Project Reports, Project Development Reports (PDRs), Combined Reports, engineering studies, technical memoranda, exhibits, and project approval documentation. Develop planning-level and preliminary construction cost estimates. Review engineering analyses, technical reports, presentations, exhibits, and agency submittals for quality, accuracy, and completeness. Ensure compliance with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, FHWA, municipal, county, and local agency requirements and standards. Facilitate public involvement activities, stakeholder engagement efforts, public hearings, and agency coordination meetings. Identify project challenges and develop innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions. Apply sound engineering judgment to technical, environmental, stakeholder, and project delivery issues. Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of industry best practices. Success Metrics and Competencies Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment. Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction. Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive projects/tasks. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners. Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients. High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information. Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude with a strong work ethic. Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents. Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work. Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company. Strong data analysis and interpretation skills. Ability to comfortably support community engagement programs, activities, and public meetings. Demonstrated interest in multimodal transportation planning and engineering. Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset. Effective communication, presentation, writing, and graphic skills, including public speaking, written reports, presentation materials and technical writing. Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.