Construction Engineer (EIT/PE)
About The Position
You'll work on construction projects for our transportation and municipal clients. Prepare technical calculations and lead in the preparation and coordination of reports, plans, specifications, supporting documents and permit applications. Connect with people, learn and grow, and have some fun doing it. WHO WE ARE We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. The secret to our success is our ability to connect with clients to provide a first-class customer experience. WORKING FOR PRIMERA Our Transportation division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design and construction management services on everything from roadways and bridges to airports, stormwater infrastructure, and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities. WHO YOU ARE You studied engineering . You have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and have at least five years of construction experience. An EIT and/or PE is preferred. You know transportation . Familiarity with IDOT procedures and have a current IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification. You also possess an understanding of construction inspection practices. Paving experience is a plus. You’re a people person with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with clients, employees, and the management team. Your strong organization and communication skills will contribute to your success. You’re proficient with business and engineering applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. WHAT YOU’LL DO You’ll assist on construction projects . You’ll provide inspection for various construction projects, and assist with maintaining project documentation, including calculations, daily reports, project filing, etc. You’ll work under a Lead Engineer . You’ll perform work involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria under supervision. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. You’ll connect with people . It’s critical to the work we do. You’ll interface directly with clients, consultants, subconsultants, and contractors. You’ll enjoy what you do . You’ll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management
- At least five years of construction experience
- Familiarity with IDOT procedures
- Current IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification
- Understanding of construction inspection practices
- Ability to interface and collaborate effectively with clients, employees, and the management team
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Proficient with business and engineering applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Nice To Haves
- An EIT and/or PE is preferred
- Paving experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist on construction projects
- Provide inspection for various construction projects
- Assist with maintaining project documentation, including calculations, daily reports, project filing, etc.
- Perform work involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria under supervision
- Interface directly with clients, consultants, subconsultants, and contractors
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
- Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
- Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
- The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
