FA Design Engineer (Civil)

Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm providing infrastructure design, construction services and program management to a variety of agencies. Headquartered in Chicago, we have offices in Champaign, IL, Orlando, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Austin, TX. Ardmore Roderick was recently named by Crain’s Chicago as one of the fastest growing companies in the Chicagoland area.
Our Mission: “We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities.”

Our Values: 

• Safety Above All
• Invest In Our People & Service Our Clients
• Champion Diversity & Inclusion 
• Engage With Our Communities

This position will report to the Force Account Manager. The primary responsibility of the Force Account Engineer position is to handle permit review processes to enforce CDWM policies regarding impact to City’s water facilities. Including: Review of proposed construction plans from other agencies, utilities, developers, etc., for impacts to the City of Chicago’s water facilities and, if necessary design for modification of existing water facilities. The Force Account Engineer will be the central point of communication between CDWM and CHI-DWM staff with regard to permit review and resolution of technical issues related to design of related facilities. Since a significant portion of the position involves communication with internal and external team members and stakeholders, excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical to success. Additionally, the position requires a high level of organizational ability to simultaneously handle, maintain documentation for, and report status on several active and pending projects.
Role Responsibilities:

• Review Existing Facility Protection (EFP) issued by the City of Chicago Office of Underground Coordination (OUC) .
• Examine/review proposed plans for impacts to Department of Water Management facilities
• Enforce Department of Water Management standards to maintain separation requirement of water distribution facilities and proposed utilities
• Design and produce construction documents for adjustments of water distribution facilities
• Address DWM - Bureau of Engineering Services requests for information on existing facilities and on projects by other agencies
• Ability to organize project documentation
• Assist with project status tracking in PMIS database/systems
• Reviews contractor/consultant design plans for impacts to DWM water distribution facilities.
• Develops estimates for Force account construction and inspection services.
• Maintains project communication with OUC utility during design review.

• Documentation of all communication with external and internal stakeholders
• Prepare Letters of Involvement and Work Order documents for distribution
• Coordinate with cross functional teams on PMO (CIP Water Main Design, Planning, Records, Close-Out, FA Resident Engineers

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements. If you are looking for the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and thrive in a collaborative environment, this may be the position for you. Ardmore Roderick offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to significantly affect the development of our rapidly growing firm. Benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, paid holidays, PTO, paid maternity leave, and employee assistance program.
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.
For more information, please visit https://www.ardmoreroderick.com/information-for-job-applicants/.