Project Engineer III in Chicago, Illinois at J.A. Watts, Incorporated

J. A. Watts, Inc. is a professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we’re known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That’s how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together.

This role is responsible for supporting Engineering project management through preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring a variety of projects in the Engineering industry. They will manage aspects of projects including oversight and planning for engineering design, procurement, and construction inspection.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all technical aspects of project including contract submission, designs, testing, and data collection and analysis
• Review project plans and proposals and suggest updates or maintain changes as needed
• Responsible for performing and/or leading technical assignments throughout assigned projects including design plan and specification development, perform and verify engineering calculations, construction inspections, construction layout, and conducting field tests
• Be familiar with applicable project specifications and apply them to the work
• Assist in preparation of specifications and timeline of project to both internal and external clients
• Assist with management of project schedule and budget
• Provide status reports of project schedules and budget
• Perform quality control reviews of the work and regularly report on project status
• Interact with the clients
• Maintain professional integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with team members to assist and support
• Perform other duties as required/directed

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited institution
• Must be a licensed professional engineer
• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have a clear analytical approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making abilities
• Must work well in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple tasks at a time
• Must be thoroughly knowledgeable with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employee and family
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available
• Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Student debt repayment resources available
• ID Theft protection
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored social events

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.