CHICAGOLAND | Construction Engineer
My client is growing their Construction Engineering & Inspection team and is seeking a Construction Engineer who's ready to take ownership of meaningful public infrastructure work. This position is a great fit for someone who thrives in the field, leads inspections with confidence, and serves as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and project partners. The role centers on overseeing roadway, utility, and municipal infrastructure projects for a mix of public and private clients.
- Serve as the on‑site representative for owners/clients
- Perform construction inspection and contract administration
- Oversee roadway and utility infrastructure construction
- Prepare design calculations, quantity take‑offs, and cost estimates
- Lead client meetings and mentor junior staff
- Assist with scheduling, documentation, and project coordination
- Support occasional design, plan review, and cost estimation
Why This Role Stands Out
- Act as Prime consultant on major IDOT projects (IDOT experience highly valued)
- Multi‑year construction work, including a large design‑build program with ADA and signal upgrades at ~600 corners and 90 signals
- Strong team culture with internal promotion and long‑term growth
- Projects across IL, WI, and IN for municipalities, IDOT, Cook County, and Chicago
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering; 5+ years CEI or design‑construction experience
- PE preferred
- Experience with state/regional standards; MicroStation preferred
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