Highway Construction Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support highway/roadway construction projects by inspecting and documenting on-site work performed by the Contractor.
• Monitor the Contractor’s activities, perform QA/QC of materials, maintain daily reports, and prepare inspection and close-out documentation when appropriate.
• Work cross-functionally with project teams, assisting the Project Manager or Resident Engineer with change orders, scheduling reviews, monthly reporting, and cost tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field of study. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification required.
• 5+ years of experience in construction inspection or related construction work.
• Experience performing field inspection services on IDOT or Local Public Agencies’ transportation construction projects.
• IDOT (QMTP) Material Testing Certifications (Aggregates, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Nuclear Density and/or Portland Cement Concrete), a plus.
• Knowledge of general engineering principles, codes, construction techniques, materials, methods, and sequencing.
• General understanding of field construction: systems, practices, safety, and procedures.
• Strong technical written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel in and around Illinois (vehicle is provided).

Pay

$80,000 - $94,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Regular travel to projects sites in and around the Chicagoland area is required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Transit
• Parking
• Basic Life
• Basic AD&D
• Voluntary Life
• Voluntary AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program