Construction Engineer - Sterling Engineering

Title: Construction Engineer

Location: Westchester, IL

Pay

$85-120K based on experience

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: This company offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (family coverage included), long-term disability coverage, and employee profit sharing with additional 401K and Roth 401K options

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will work independently under the supervision of a project manager, handling a variety of municipal engineering projects. These projects include Federally-Funded STP and LAFOs, locally funded transportation improvements, IEPA low-interest utility improvements, and MFT-funded transportation improvements. Key responsibilities include inspection, documentation, coordination with stakeholders, and construction layout. This role offers opportunities for advancement to a Project Manager position, overseeing all phases of a project from design through construction.

Job Duties:

• Inspection of Municipal Engineering Improvement Projects:
• Coordinate with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders along construction projects.
• Review contractor’s dynamic construction schedules.
• Design minor plan changes in the field.
• Draft and prepare construction notification letters.
• Maintain a project diary and daily inspection log per IDOT requirements.
• Construction Documentation:
• Track quantities related to each pay item.
• Perform yield checks on materials.
• Establish and maintain schedules for progress payments.
• Develop and verify payment requests.
• Ensure documentation adheres to IDOT standards.
• Inspect construction for compliance with plans.
• Coordination Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with utility companies.
• Schedule, lead, and document pre-construction meetings.
• Coordinate projects with business districts, park districts, and schools.
• Work with permit agencies such as MWRD and IDOT.
• Construction Layout and Staking:
• Utilize one-man and two-man total stations to gather topographic data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience as a Resident Engineer or Construction Engineer in municipal engineering.
• Certification in IDOT Documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in software tools such as ICORS, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.