Field Engineer

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Full Time Aurora, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

CMT is looking for multiple Field Engineers to hire for infrastructure projects in the Chicagoland area. Team members may perform site inspections, document construction progress, and support or lead the management of multiple construction contracts, including monitoring cost, schedule, quality, and compliance with contract requirements. The positions require adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across multiple project sites.

A passion for infrastructure construction and commitment to delivering high‑quality projects that meet client needs is essential.

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering firm delivering innovative infrastructure solutions for communities across the country. At CMT, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that make a lasting impact—while enjoying opportunities for growth, leadership, and long‑term career development.

CMT is seeking motivated Field Engineers to join our team in Northern Illinois. This full‑time role offers the opportunity to work on water resource‑related infrastructure projects while developing technical skills in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership potential, a strong desire to learn, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Working at an active construction site in a manner that ensures personal safety as well as the safety of fellow employees by following project and company health and safety guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Observing and inspecting stored materials and construction activities on active project construction sites, monitoring conformance with the contract documents including drawings, specifications, and other codes and regulations.
• Notifying the appropriate Resident Engineer of contractor non‑conformance and completing documentation as to the satisfactory completion of inspection or quality assurance test activities.
• Monitoring the progress of construction activities and providing updates to the Resident Engineer.
• Tabulating quantities and measuring dimensions of construction features.
• Preparing documents and maintaining files of project‑related information including correspondence, reports, and pictures.
• Following inspection processes and procedures outlined in the guidance documents and manuals provided by the Resident Engineer.
• Performing duties above under the supervision of the Resident Engineer during either the regular shift or swing shift (i.e. second shift) as needed to accommodate the contractors’ work schedules.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned by the Resident Engineer.

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of construction experience overall. (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Valid Drivers License

• Experience on water/wastewater infrastructure projects in a Construction Inspection role overseeing construction progress, site management, permitting requirements, code compliance and local regulations, conformance with drawings and specifications, contractor practices, QA/QC and inspections, commissioning, close‑out, and final acceptance.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with systems for organizing and managing construction‑related communications, reports, photos, etc. (e.g., Kahua, e‑Builder or other similar software).
• Excellent organization skills and capacity to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new priorities.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail,…