Construction Associate Engineer II
About The Position
The Construction Engineer Associate ll will perform mid-level engineering duties associated with the construction of civil engineering projects. This position will support all aspects of construction projects for roadways, bridges, utilities, sewers, facilities, etc.; perform oversight and inspection of contractor activities; interpret plans and specifications and ensure work is performed in accordance with them; document field activities; measure and calculate quantities of work completed; observe materials testing and ensure proper materials are incorporated into the work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering. Master's degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT preferred.
- Exempt (Salaried)
- Typically 3+ years required
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate engineering skills. Ability to read and interpret plans and mentally visualize them. Have the foresight to recognize potential construction issues in the field and bring them to the attention of appropriate parties for resolution. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
- Must be able to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, climb, or balance, talk, or hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects tools or control. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion.
- Complete state-required competency.
- Attend job-related seminars and workshops.
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate background in and knowledge of local government agency standards and databases, specifically, IDOT, CDOT, Bluebeam, and the Tollway preferred.
Responsibilities
- Possesses foundational engineering concepts
- Acquires intermediate knowledge and skills through mentored experience
- Evaluates and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment
- Performs work assignments of moderate complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes
- Receives instruction on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems
- Works as part of a team and coordinates work with others
- Typically receives moderate supervision on most aspects of assignments and a general review of all aspects of work
- Possesses proficient oral and written communication skills
- Interacts primarily with internal project team members. May be required to communicate with clients or other stakeholders
- Adhere to project deadlines and keep the task manager informed of any difficulties encountered on assignments
- Performs review of own work before submitting to the next level for review
- Understands and interprets project plans and specifications
- Performs daily inspection and/or oversight of contractor’s activities to ensure all work is performed in accordance with the project plans and specifications
- Documents field activities and submits daily reports
- Measures and calculates quantities of completed work
- Observes materials testing at a construction site
- Ensures proper materials are incorporated into the work
- Reports task related information to the Project Lead
- May assist the Project Lead with other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
