Location

• Chicago, IL

Bloom is currently seeking a Transportation/Roadway Engineer with knowledge in Transportation and Roadway principles. Our family of engineers is growing, and we would love the chance to see if you fit in with the culture we have built. We believe that any person with enough self-motivation can achieve anything, and that everyone deserves the chance to prove themselves. Every new employee brings with them unique talents and perspectives. We see value in that here at Bloom. We have developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows us to all share our experiences with one another; and in return we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

 

Bloom Companies is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

Job Description Details

• Conducting site visits and general data collection efforts to support the design.
• Designing roadways & trails: typical design areas would include sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, alignment and profile, geometric design, utilities, drainage, typical sections, pavement, retaining walls, construction staging, signage, striping, traffic control, erosion control & removals.
• Designing civil infrastructure on bridge projects: typical design areas would include site grading at piers & abutments, erosion control, roadway geometric design, guardrail and approach panel details, culverts, traffic control, and driveway reconstructions.
• Developing grading plans & corridor models utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation (InRoads, OpenRoads, or GeoPAK)
• Knowledge of drainage studies and stormwater analysis/design
• Contributing to design reports. This may include calculation workbooks, alternative analysis, and cost estimating.
• Assisting the design team with bringing all project deliverables to completion. This may include: plans, specifications, permits, and design reports.
• Ensure projects are being completed on time and on budget.
• Interact and communicate effectively with Bloom leadership, design team members, clients, project owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and represent the company professionally.
• Participate in Bloom’s mentor/mentee culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• EIT license
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting to complete all assigned project design tasks
• Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• PE license or willing to obtain (Preferred, Not Required)
• Additional software experience is a plus. This may include AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, MicroStation, hyrologic/hydraulic analysis programs, Bluebeam and/or Microsoft Office software (Preferred, Not Required)
• U.S. Residency