Careers at Piggush Engineering

Piggush Engineering is a full-service Civil Engineering firm that provides a wide range of civil infrastructure projects, construction management, and land surveying services to its clients. This includes, but not limited to, municipal engineering projects, roadway & transportation projects, site engineering & detention design, water & wastewater systems design, and land surveying record documents.

We have an exciting opportunity to hire and add to our team a talented CAD Technician I.

CAD Technician I Responsibilities:

• Create CAD drawings and issue plans for construction
• Collect and coordinate relevant data to incorporate into CAD drawings, schematics, maps, and
  plans
• Draft boundary and topographical surveys for clients
• Draft technical construction details.
• Specify relevant annotation, dimensions, bill of materials, and general notations in plans.
• Consistently work on technical and personal work skills through a talent development program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of classroom or work experience using AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong Graphical presentation skills
• Firm grasp of 3D geometrics and Mathematics
• Able to work in a team environment
• High degree of detail orientation

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or certification in CAD Drafting
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation
• Knowledge in IDOT CAD standards
• Knowledge in Land Surveying
• Experience in GIS system software

Company Benefits:

Piggush Engineering, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Dental Insurance, 401(k), PTO and paid Holidays.

Job Details:

• Full-time (40 Hours per Week) Monday – Friday, 7am-4pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
• Equal opportunity employer

*NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Piggush Engineering is a full-service Civil Engineering and Land Surveying firm that proudly serves the communities of the greater Illinois and Northwest Indiana area. We provide creative engineering and design solutions that can improve the quality of life for our communities and bring peace of mind to our clients. As we like to say, we are Shaping the World Around Us. 

We pride ourselves in our innovative strategies to problem solve for our clients, our communities, and our environment. Our exceptional customer service and fresh approach to civil engineering design solutions begins with our excellent team.

We have an exciting opportunity to add a talented CAD Technician II to the Piggush Engineering Drafting Department. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• 2+ years of classroom experience using CAD software
• 5+ years work experience using AutoCAD software
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal & written communication
• Attention to detail and has organizational ability
• Firm grasp of mathematics (geometry & measurement)
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Firm grasp of 3D geospatial concepts and visualization

Bonus Qualifications 

• Associate Degree or certification in CAD software
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience using Microstation products
• Knowledge in Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards
• Relevant experience to position in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) field
• Knowledge in Land Surveying
• Experience in ESRI ArcGIS software

CAD Technician II Responsibilities 

• Create 2D & 3D CAD models in accordance with company and client requirements
• Draft boundary and topographical surveys
• Create, utilize, and modify plan, profiles, alignments, sample lines, and section views
• Specify relevant annotation, dimensions, and general notations in plans
• Assist in the preparation of CAD drawings, exhibits, and reports relevant to project design
• Produce and publish Issued for Construction plans, permits, and supporting documentation for projects
• Consistently work on technical and personal work skills through a talent development program

Company Benefits 

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Job Details 

• Full-time (40 Hours per Week)
• Monday – Friday, 7am-4pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
• Equal opportunity employer

As a Project Engineer I with Piggush Engineering, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real world work throughout the local communities. The Project Engineer I will work with the Principal Engineer to assist  the design team on various site design and transportation related projects.

We have an exciting opportunity to hire and add to our team a talented Project Engineer I.

Under the leadership of the Principal Engineer, the Project Engineer I will assist with basic site and drainage designs while implementing sustainable site design principles. Related projects may include site grading and drainage plans, stormwater detention design and modeling, subdivision design, water and sewer system utility design, generation of flood study models and reports, assisting with roadway improvements. Assist with the preparation of local, state and federal permit applications. Provide the necessary project coordination and construction administration support on engineering projects that include construction inspection.

Essential Skills & Abilities

The functions performed by the Project Engineer I will vary by knowledge, but may include the following:

• Assist with project tasks, including research, production of design plans and construction specifications
• Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, cost estimates, plans and permits
• Assist in reviewing and editing engineering plans, construction documents and specification mark-ups
• Perform any necessary additional field work to verify and complete the design process
• Perform necessary job site visits throughout design and construction process
• Adaptive and ambitious personality which will work well in team situations as well as have the ability to work and adapt to situations as an individual with a varying degree of people and personalities.
• Good interpersonal skills to ensure good communication with designers, engineers, and other

*NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other duties to meet theongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal skills to interact with Team Members and Clients.
• Independent problem-solver and decision maker.
• Flexibility to collaborate with others to solve problems.

Company Benefits

Piggush Engineering, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Dental Insurance, 401(k), PTO and paid Holidays.

The Construction Observer II is responsible for the successful completion of construction projects. This position is responsible for understanding site engineering plans and project specifications, construction quality assurance, field quantity measurements and project documentation including written and photos. The Construction Observer II will serve as the onsite representative for the observation of contractor construction activities, including daily coordination with the contractor and other entities and the recommendation of acceptance of completed work.

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Analyze site engineering plans and project specifications to monitor construction activities for compliance.
• Perform observation of construction work for compliance with site engineering plans and contract documents.
• Document field quantities of completed work preferred.
• Administer change order and/or force account work and documentation related thereto.
• Complete Inspector’s Daily Reports (IDRs) and other applicable documentation required for completed work.
• Take daily progress photos.
• Document any quality related issues and communicate with the responsible Project Engineer.
• Good interpersonal skills to ensure good communication with contractors, engineers and other colleagues.
• Ability to perform layout tasks and field verify elevations and slopes.
• Ability to use digital laser levels in order to check hubs, and staked grades in the field.
• Experience with Federal (FHWA) and State (IDOT) construction projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with Federal (FHWA) and State (IDOT) material and documentation requirements is preferred.
• Have the ability to submit monthly contract pay estimates, weekly RE progress reports based on the work completed and billed by the contractor.
• Ability to coordinate with IDOT BLRS in order to coordinate final inspections.
• Experience with completion of final pay estimates, final reports and IDOT audits is preferred.
• Previous experience with IDOT personnel as well as IDOT and FHWA funded projects is preferred.

*NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

A minimum of 4 years of construction and/or construction observation experience and/or college education/degree preferred.

Company Benefits

Piggush Engineering, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Dental Insurance, 401(k), PTO and paid Holidays.