Construction Engineer

EXP•Chicago, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP. EXP’s Transportation and Infrastructure Practice provides comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering services for all types of roadways, bridge, water resource, rail, transit and aviation projects. With a unique multidisciplinary team approach, we have a history of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects. We are currently looking to grow and enhance our construction engineering and inspection (CE+I) practice and are seeking an energetic Construction Engineer to work within our Chicago Office. Reporting to the Construction Department Manager, the ideal candidate will focus on delivering infrastructure projects for wide variety of clients throughout northeast Illinois, but with a focus on working within the Chicago Region.

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. degree in an appropriate construction-related, technical, or engineering field or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and/or related experience.
Four years of experience in construction inspection, two years of which shall have been in bridge and/or roadway construction inspection.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with IDOT, ISTHA, Chicago DOT, CTA, Metra, Class 1 Railroad construction.

Responsibilities

Document all activities on site during duration of the contract and prepare inspection reports.
Oversee, document, review, and assess contractor’s compliance with contractual requirements.
Review construction documents and drawings in order to minimize issues and to reduce the potential for extra work orders during construction.
Take accurate and detailed measurements of all work performed by the contractor to ensure accurate payments.
Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.
Observing general job safety practices.
Monitoring and inspecting the Work Zone Traffic Control in accordance with contract documents.
Ability to work as a team.