Valdes is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence. Every client project is assigned a dedicated team of professionals who provide personalized services and solutions. The Valdes success model consists of streamlined work processes, attention to detail, technical expertise, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction, safety and quality.

Valdes is guided by our purpose statement: We are talented people who thrive and achieve extraordinary results for our customers. 

Our core values reflect who we are, how we perform and what we aspire to:

Integrity Critical Thinking Excellence Teamwork Passion 

Valdes proudly executes all work in the United States to maintain the utmost quality for our clients. We are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and hold the following certifications:

National Minority Supplier Development Council - MBE Certification

Illinois Department of Central Management Services - BEP Certification 

City of Chicago - MBE Certification

California Public Utilities Commission, The Supplier Clearinghouse - MBE Certification

At Valdes Architecture and Engineering, we are seeking a qualified individual for a Design Engineer to work as a project team member to support transportation design projects for the Illinois Tollway, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and other clients in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will work under a licensed engineer
• Resolve engineering problems and tasks as they are assigned, with help from more experienced staff
• Perform transportation engineering analyses and calculations
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)
• Preparation of reports and feasibility studies
• Work as a part of a team to complete general transportation engineering services for state agencies, counties, and municipalities
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Project Manager

• REQUIREMENTS
• 2 years of experience working as a Civil Engineer
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineer Intern Certification or Licensed Professional Engineer
• Proficient in the use of Microstation and PowerGeopak/OpenRoads Designer (required)
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
• Valid U.S. drivers license
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

• PEOPLE SKILLS
• Personable and able to work easily with others at all levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working alone or in a team environment and maintain a positive and professional relationships with co-workers and management
• Ability to think critically and logically, recommend solutions to problems that may occur
• Dependable, self-started and self-motivated, with strong ethical principles
• Ability to receive direction from department manager and/or discipline lead and incorporate instruction into completing tasks
• Understand the collaborative requirements of client interaction: tactfulness, respect and cost/value relationship of projects
• Able to initiate and follow through on assignments with minimal supervisory/mentor assistance
• Comfortable approaching mentor with technical or business-related questions
• Takes ownership of work thru project completion and keeps management properly informed on project issues

• ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
• Must be well organized and able to prioritize work
• Ability to set and track goals
• Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and work on more than one project at a time with various priorities
• Able to commit to and meet project deadlines, and driven to provide outstanding service to both external and internal customers
• Must keep a clean and neat work environment

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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