Construction Engineer

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary As a Construction Engineer in the Chicago area, you’ll provide full-time on-site oversight for water and sewer infrastructure projects, ensuring contractor compliance, quality, and safety. You’ll coordinate daily construction activities, review submittals and pay applications, monitor schedules, and serve as a key liaison between the Owner, contractors, and project stakeholders to keep projects moving efficiently.

This posting is intended to gather expressions of interest from the Construction Engineer position for anticipated opportunities expected to arise over the next 3-6 months. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we are building relationships with talented professionals who are interested in joining our growing PMCM team as new projects and hiring needs materialize.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide full-time on-site construction oversight and contract administration

Ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and safety requirements

Coordinate daily construction activities and resolve field issues

Review and approve submittals, and testing compliance

Monitor construction schedule and notify the Owner of potential delays

Review contractor pay applications and verify quantities and progress

Prepare daily reports, meeting minutes, and progress documentation

Coordinate inspections, testing, and acceptance of completed work Enforce quality control and workmanship standards

Serve as liaison between Owner, Contractor, inspectors, and stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field.
4-5+ years of experience in Resident Engineer activities and managing construction field teams on water and/or sewer infrastructure projects

Experience with water and sewer construction projects, Project Management Procedures (PMP’s) and Project Management Guidelines (PMG’s) familiarity a plus.

Preferred Certifications, but not required:
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Professional Engineer (PE)
Candidate must have reliable transportation.

Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.

High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence

Additional InformationT.Y. Lin International is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $88,800 - $110,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.#LI-DNPTYLin

offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.