With offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Clark Dietz, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We are recognized leaders in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical and construction engineering. We succeed Together and believe that an inclusive workplace builds stronger teams and better solutions for our clients and communities. Our culture promotes innovation, and professional growth through collaboration, mentoring and Communities of Practice.

Position Overview

We currently have an opportunity for an entry level Civil Engineer to join our Champaign, IL office. The selected candidate will work as part of a team and contribute to the planning and design of transportation projects for a variety of state and local agencies in Illinois. Our transportation projects can include a variety of linear features along a transportation corridor, such as traffic, pavement, signals and lighting, structures, storm systems, drainage, watermain transmission, and sanitary systems. An individual can choose to focus on any of these transportation features.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs design tasks for a variety of transportation improvement projects under the direction of Sr. Engineers.
• Calculates quantities using Bentley’s Open Roads Designer and Excel and develops cost estimates.
• Develops Maintenance of Traffic and culvert/storm sewer hydraulic design calculations.
• Develops alignment/grade, drainage systems plans, and roadway plans in Open Roads Designer.
• Learns and applies the IDOT Design Manual and AASHTO standards to complete tasks.
• Assists with field data collection and construction inspection/documentation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must have a strong interest in the field of transportation engineering and a desire to learn and develop skills toward becoming a professional engineer.
• Previous transportation engineering experience (fulltime or internship) is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply civil engineering fundamentals to academic or real-world projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to write design memos and work as part of a team to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Previous experience or familiarity with Bentley software: MicroStation/GEOPAK or Open Roads Designer, as well as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HCS and/or Synchro is desired. Proficiency with MS Office is required.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $74,880- $79,040
• Hiring bonus and industry-leading annual performance bonus, Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
• Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
• Support for licensure, education, and career development.
• Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

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Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.