Highway Construction Engineer

RINA•Lisle, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

RINA is currently recruiting for a Highway Construction Engineer to join its North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division in Illinois. This position requires regular travel to project sites in and around the Chicagoland area, with a company vehicle provided for project travel only. The Construction Engineer supports highway/roadway construction projects by inspecting and documenting on-site work performed by the Contractor. Responsibilities include monitoring the Contractor’s activities, performing QA/QC of materials, maintaining daily reports, and when appropriate preparing inspection and close-out documentation. The role works cross-functionally with project teams and may assist the Project Manager or Resident Engineer with change orders, scheduling reviews, monthly reporting, and cost tracking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field of study. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification required
5+ years of experience in construction inspection or related construction work
Experience performing field inspection services on IDOT or Local Public Agencies’ transportation construction projects
Knowledge of general engineering principles, codes, construction techniques, materials, methods, and sequencing
General understanding of field construction: systems, practices, safety, and procedures
Ability to interpret construction documents
Strong technical written and verbal communications skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel in and around Illinois (vehicle is provided)

Nice To Haves

IDOT (QMTP) Material Testing Certifications (Aggregates, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Nuclear Density and/or Portland Cement Concrete), a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide inspection services for highway/roadway construction projects (interpreting plans, construction specifications, verification of contractor conformance with the bid documents, work with a team of inspectors)
Complete inspector’s daily report (IDR) and daily activities journal.
Perform field measurements for quantity calculations and reporting for pay estimates
Review construction documents and project drawings for completeness, accuracy, and constructability
Coordinate with other engineers and support staff; review plans from multiple disciplines to verify that a cohesive set of contract documents exists for construction
Review project work for quality and safety requirements
Communicate effectively with the project team, including clients, contractors, and project stakeholders
Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly
Provide material testing
Other duties as assigned