Construction Engineer (National Railroad Group)

Edkraemer; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Holidays/Vacation/Sick Pay

Educational Assistance

Computer Purchase Program

Company Vehicle/Fuel Card

Company Cell Phone/Computer

Job summary

A construction firm in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is seeking a Construction Engineer to provide technical support for heavy-civil construction projects. The role involves delivering effective designs, mentoring staff, and solving complex engineering issues. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, along with at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan, focused on personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in heavy-civil construction operations.
• Registered professional engineer or ability to become registered within four years.
• Strong knowledge of concrete, soil, steel, and timber engineering properties.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal operations and outside engineering firms.
• Deliver temporary works plans developed with the project team.
• Inspect project sites to ensure temporary works are executed effectively.

Skills

Civil Engineering expertise

Construction Engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of construction materials

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Mathcad

RISA2D/3D

Job description

Construction Engineer (National Railroad Group)

Kraemer North America is currently looking for a Construction Engineer to join our National Railroad Group. The Construction Engineer is an internal technical consultant to Project Managers, Engineers, Estimators, and Quality Managers by providing civil and structural engineering expertise to resolve field construction, design, and quality issues by ensuring the most efficient methods and materials are being utilized. The Construction Engineer also leads design and execution of select construction/temporary works deliverables such as girder erection plans, formwork/falsework design, demolition plans, and earth retention designs.

We’re proud to offer a stable and challenging work environment that supports personal and professional growth. As a family‑centered company, Kraemer is committed to delivering technical, innovative, and complete solutions for challenging highway and bridge construction projects. We recognize that our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to employ some of the most talented professionals in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal operations personnel and outside engineering firms (as appropriate) to produce effective temporary works designs for construction operations
• Responsible for the delivery of temporary works plans (e.g., access, demolition, cofferdams, concrete formwork, falsework, erection) that are developed with the project team
• Research specialty construction processes, design methods, or materials suppliers, as required
• Clearly communicate design ideas and solutions
• Visit project sites to inspect temporary works, as needed
• Problem‑solve concerning technical, logistical and scientific problems (e.g., calculations for a cofferdam)
• Support regional quality staff in troubleshooting / solving quality issues that arise on projects
• Maintain correspondence with Kraemer project team, as well as owners, suppliers and other external partners, as required
• Mentor and develop regional staff regarding construction engineering topics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering with a structural and/or geotechnical emphasis
• Minimum two (2) years’ previous experience in heavy‑civil construction operations
• Registered professional engineer, or ability to become registered within four (4) years
• Previous experience working with MS Office, AutoCAD, Mathcad, and structural engineering software (e.g., RISA2D/3D)
• Knowledge of concrete, soil, steel and timber engineering properties
• Knowledge of construction materials and construction equipment performance
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Computer Purchase Program
• Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
• Company Cell Phone/Computer

Base salary is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, market rates, internal equity and/or location.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: 952‑224‑1708, Email: [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.