Senior Civil Engineer

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Senior Civil Engineer

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Infrastructure & Transportation Practice that is primarily focused on multi-modal transportation and infrastructure projects.  The ideal candidate will work in the Chicago office following our current hybrid work protocols and report to the Civil Department Manager.  We would consider a candidate who wanted to work out of Our Madison, St. Louis or Milwaukee offices. The candidate will report to the Civil Department Manager. You will act as a member of the infrastructure team and will get an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects involving roadway, bridge, aviation, transit and rail across the Midwest.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Perform and lead engineering design tasks for infrastructure projects at any phase from conceptual to final design.
• Develop plans, specifications, reports and technical studies, calculate quantities, and develop cost estimates.
• Possess excellent in-depth knowledge of civil design software tools including Bentley’s MicroStation Connect and OpenRoads Designer CAD platforms.
• Mentor and develop new engineers in infrastructure planning and design.
• Lead and coordinate design activities between staff, subcontractors, and clients
• Perform technical analyses and reviews of infrastructure projects.
• Support Project Managers/Project Engineers to ensure projects meet the defined schedules, budget, and quality standards. This may include assisting in the development of Project Management Plans, Scopes of Work, Cost Estimates, and other project planning related activities.
• Assists in preparing and developing proposals, and presentations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What your experience looks like

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering required from an ABET accredited school
• 15+ plus years of experience.
• Licensed PE in the State of Illinois
• In depth knowledge of MicroStation Connect and Open Roads. A background in 3D modeling is desirable.
• The ideal candidate will want to focus on a technical based career track providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in highway/roadway design and geometrics or traffic and safety engineering. 
• Experience with a wide variety of clients and project types across the Midwest is desirable. Extensive knowledge of IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, CDOT and WisDOT is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic team environment on a fast-paced projects Excellent organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise staff engineers and technicians
• Ability to interface efficiently in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel and Project and other Microsoft 365 software.

The salary range for this role is $135,000 to $185,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.