Signal Construction Manager and Design Engineer

HNTB is a great place to build a rewarding career.With more than 93 years of profitable growth, HNTB is one of the most respected engineering, architecture and planning firms in the nation. Employee-owned, with more than 3,400 employees and 62 offices nationwide, HNTB serves clients with integrity, technical excellence and a commitment to performance— providing quality work, on time, on budget and to the client's satisfaction. At HNTB, we're committed to making success happen for our clients, our employees and our firm.To learn more or submit your resume online, visit the company's Website at www.hntb.com.HNTB understands the important role of passenger and freight rail within our communities. And as our communities and rail infrastructure face increased demands, the role of the transportation systems elements have become even more critical to sustainable development and movement of people and goods. HNTB's transit and rail practice encompasses planning, design, design/build, construction management, station facility design, signal systems, bridge and track design; for commuter rail, high-speed rail, heavy rail, LRT, and freight rail projects; providing a safe and efficient rail operations for our clients. The HNTB team of engineers, architects and planners, work together to provide our clients with a complete design, construction and program management solution. We are expanding our market penetration in the Passenger and Freight Rail sectors within our Great Lakes Division and are interested in hiring an experienced on-site construction manager with extensive signals design, and construction services experience. The posting would be located in our downtown Chicago Office, with onsite work in the immediate vicinity of the Chicago office. This position could develop into a senior project management position. Typical clients that HNTB works for or has worked for includes; Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Regional Transportation Authority(RTA) and other transit/Rail clients within HNTB's 10 state, Great Lakes Division. Responsibilities: Developing plans, specifications, and providing reports; confirming tasks are complete, accurate and in accordance with good engineering practice. Review system layout drawings, schematics and/or engineering specifications for signals equipment and interface coordination during construction to ensure contractor has fulfilled the design requirements. Monitor all equipment installations. Work with multiple subcontractors, assisting with design interpretations and construction implementation. Evaluate signal systems and recommend design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in the system requirement. Technically, involved in resolution of design issues while performing field investigations and/or inspections. Reports directly to the Project Manager, and has close interaction with all HNTB disciplines on multi-disciplined projects. Maintains daily diaries and logs, progress reports, time and materials records and files same; support the team in change order evaluation, design interpretation, shop drawing reviews, site observations and participate as needed, in contractor and client coordination meetings. Participate on HNTB client service teams Active participation in related professional associations QualificationsQualifications: Both signal design and on-site construction management experience, cumulating in a minimum of 15 years experience. A BS in Electrical Engineering would be a plus Essential jobs functions shall have consisted of system level design and development of complex electronic control systems Experience in specification generation, requirements analysis, requirements flow down and requirements traceability. Experience in task management or project management is preferred, Strong communication skills required with the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, contractors, and other consultants. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer skills with proficiency in Excel, MS Word, Project Manager, and AutoCAD. Must possess valid driver's license. A background of Rail Systems Integration between the various Rail Systems elements and the civil and structural disciplines is desired. Knowledge of the Federal Railroad Administration rules and AREMA standards is also desired. The HNTB Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/DAs a condition of employment with The HNTB Companies, you must be able to provide documentation of your eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Job information Job Category: Engineering Company: HNTB Location: Chicago, IL 60606 Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Status: Full Time