Construction Engineer

Construction Engineer

As a Construction Engineer, you will provide on-site oversight and management of construction projects. You will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets. Coordination with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders is crucial, along with conducting field inspections and preparing detailed reports. You will also review and interpret engineering plans and specifications to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements while supporting project documentation and progress tracking.

• Provide on-site oversight and management of construction projects.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare detailed reports.
• Review and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support project documentation and progress tracking.
• Communicate effectively with county and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Skills
  • Experience in civil engineering, construction inspection, and construction management.
  • Familiarity with IDOT, Tollway, and reconstruction projects such as highway, roadway, and bridge repair.
  • Proficiency in project documentation, record-keeping, and compliance tracking.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently when needed.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  Additional
  
  Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with tollway and IDOT projects.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license.
  • IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification.
  Work Environment

  This role requires flexibility to work on a night shift for the first four months, from 7 PM to 4/5 AM, transitioning to a day shift afterward. You will have the opportunity to engage in both field and office work, with a potential hybrid role allowing for 50% office presence. The majority of projects are IDOT-related, with potential future work with CDOT and county projects.
  
  You will be provided with a company vehicle (2023 or newer) for personal use, along with a gas card and covered maintenance. Each project has a dedicated field office, reducing the need to work from the Lisle office. The team comprises several representatives and inspectors, fostering a collaborative work environment.

  Job Type & Location

  This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $61651.00 - $98737.60/yr.

  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.

  Final date to receive applications

  This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.