Construction Engineer Associate II

DB STERLIN CONSULTANTS INC•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Engineer Associate II 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.
Typically 3+ years required experience.
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.
Complete state-required competency.
Attend job-related seminars and workshops.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT preferred.
Intermediate background in and knowledge of local government agency standards and databases, specifically, IDOT, CDOT, Bluebeam, and the Tollway preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform mid-level engineering duties associated with the construction of civil engineering projects.
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.
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.