Transportation Engineer III

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Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Transportation Engineer III in our Peoria, IL office. This position will primarily consist of design engineering efforts on a variety of transportation projects and field presence for State, County, and Local Agencies. This team-orientated position will include working with Baxter & Woodman’s diverse disciplines and offices within the transportation and construction fields.

• →Manage/Complete engineering plans and specifications production using IDOT Standards.
• →Complete Federal Aid projects for a variety of clients.
• →Lead a variety of projects and study types including roadway, underground utility, drainage, traffic, and infrastructure improvements.
• →Complete general civil engineering services for municipal, county and state clients.
• →Assist with business development and client management opportunities for transportation and infrastructure projects is preferred but not required.
• →Coordinate construction activities with clients, inspectors, contractors and public agencies.
• →Conduct on-site observation of work, repairs, and tests as needed.

• →5+ years of relevant experience with municipal or highway agency transportation projects.
• →Knowledge of OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, Civil 3D.
• →Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman’s service area (own transportation).
• →Ability to independently handle a variety of ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
• →Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• →Work within a team-first culture that encourages individual development and accomplishment of goals.

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois (or ability to acquire within 6 mos.)