Construction Engineer II

Bowman Consulting; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, sick leave, and paidhol

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Discretionary bonuses and incentives

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bowman in Lisle, IL seeks a Construction Engineer II to support transportation and infrastructure project execution and to inspect and document civil construction work on-site. You will read drawings, measure quantities, document activities, and write reports, while working with project managers and senior engineers.

The role entails marketing the firm’s capabilities, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with contract documents; PE license preferred or pursued.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in construction and civil engineering.
• CPM scheduling knowledge and estimating abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction engineering principles and procedures.
• Flexibility to work indoors or outdoors year-round.
• Understanding of soil, aggregates, concrete, and bituminous mixes.
• Experience with Microstation, AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or progress toward completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction on project objectives and review junior work.
• Assist with marketing the firm's capabilities to win new clients.
• Read and comprehend contract drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Identify, report and document construction activities per contract documents.
• Measure and document quantities of project work performed.
• Gather data and make engineering-based decisions.
• Write technical reports to document daily construction activities.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Estimating

Microstation

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

PE license preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

PE license preferred or progress toward completion

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Construction Engineer II to join our team in Lisle, IL.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Under the direction of the Project Manager, Senior Engineer, and Engineer III, the Engineer II is responsible for support of transportation and infrastructure project execution and the inspection and documentation of various construction engineering projects including various types of civil engineering.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

• Read and comprehend contract drawings, standard drawings, and specifications.
• Identify, report and document construction activities in compliance or not in compliance with contract documents.
• Measure, document, and calculate quantities of project work performed.
• Gather data and make decisions based upon engineering principles.
• Write technical reports to document daily construction activities.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline required at time of employment.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience in construction and civil engineering.
• CPM scheduling knowledge and estimating abilities required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction engineering principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Flexibility to work inside or outside at any given time of the year.
• Basic understanding of the material properties of soil, aggregates, concrete, and bituminous mixes.
• Experience with Microstation, AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or progress toward completion

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $60,000 - $85,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

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