Civil Engineer & Construction Observer - Field/Office

WHKS & Co; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WHKS is seeking a Civil Engineer or Construction Observer with 3+ years of experience to work on municipal, transportation and other infrastructure projects in the Springfield area. The role combines field observations with office design support, and travel to project sites is possible from home or office.

Responsibilities include verifying contractor work, material testing, preparing reports, and supporting CAD drafting for project engineers during planning, design, and construction phases.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the construction or design of transportation and municipal projects.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Experience with CADD (MicroStation or Civil 3D).

Responsibilities

• Performing construction observation which may include: Verifying the quality of the contractor’s work and compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Conducting field-required material testing and preparing material reports, test results and material sources.
• Maintaining daily logs of inspections and reviewing discrepancies with the appropriate parties.
• Preparing and reviewing pay applications.
• Assisting the office staff with preparation of drawings and plan sets.
• Providing design/CD drafting support to project engineers during planning, design, and construction of transportation and municipal projects.

Skills

Construction observation

CAD drafting

Driver's license

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Civil Engineering Technology / Construction Management

IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification

IDOT Construction & Materials Management System (CMMS) experience

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

WHKS is seeking a Civil Engineer or Construction Observer with 3+ years of experience to work on municipal, transportation and other infrastructure projects in the Springfield area. The role combines field observations with office design support, and travel to project sites is possible from home or office.

Responsibilities include verifying contractor work, material testing, preparing reports, and supporting CAD drafting for project engineers during planning, design, and construction phases.