Construction Engineer II

Hyundai Engineering America; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Engineering America is seeking an experienced Construction Engineer to join our project team in the United States. The role focuses on direct supervision of construction activities, site safety, organization, and effective on-site management for successful project delivery.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in construction operations, strong knowledge of drawings, and the ability to coordinate workforce while ensuring compliance with codes and company standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in building construction engineering or similar roles.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Good understanding of construction drawings and construction practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees overall site management to maintain a clean and safe construction environment.
• Conduct site organization and housekeeping to ensure each facility and work section remains in proper condition.
• Perform dewatering operations and maintenance to prevent facility flooding during rainy weather.
• Prepare and review blueprints, schematics, and construction plans.
• Monitor the quality of materials and workmanship on construction sites.
• Provide on-site support for effective project execution and construction management.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, building codes, safety standards, and local/federal regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth construction progress and issue resolution.

Skills

Construction site management

Safety compliance

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architectural/Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

As a global engineering solutions firm that plays a leading role in the areas of plants, architecture and asset management, Hyundai Engineering is expanding into renewable energy to build a sustainable future. In the area of plants, the company provides total solutions for front-end engineering design (FEED) as well as engineering, procurement and construction (EPC).

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Construction Engineer to join our project. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in construction operations with a strong focus on safety, organization, and effective site management in the U.S. Construction field. This role involves direct supervision of construction activities, workforce coordination, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees overall site management to maintain a clean and safe construction environment.
• Conduct site organization and housekeeping to ensure each facility and work section remains in proper condition.
• Performdewatering operations and maintenance to prevent facility flooding during rainy weather.
• Prepare and review blueprints, schematics, and construction plans.
• Monitor the quality of materials and workmanship on construction sites.
• Provide comprehensive on-site support for effective project execution and construction management.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, building codes, safety standards, and local/federal regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth construction progress and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in building construction engineering or similar roles
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good understanding of construction drawings and construction practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective teamwork and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience as a site foreman or field supervisor in the construction field
• Experience working on large-scale building or plant construction projects
• Engineering license or working towards license is preferred
• Proficiency in construction-related software such as AutoCAD
  
• Bilingual in English & Korean or English & Spanish preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Weekend work may be required depending on the project schedule

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the essential functions typically require sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, handling tools or controls, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions, and include the physical ability to navigate active job sites and construction areas Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.