Construction Services Engineer

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 39,110 - 48,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Paid Family Leave

Flexible holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, is seeking a Construction Services Engineer to enhance both construction and design expertise. This role involves on-site project representation, documentation maintenance, and effective stakeholder communication. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and a foundational understanding of construction practices. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and supports work-life balance through flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site representation for transportation projects.
• Assist with field observations to ensure conformance to contract documents.
• Maintain daily documentation of work and enter quantities into systems.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Foundation to intermediate understanding of construction practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AASHTOWare

Civil 3D

Job description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us.## You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Construction Services Engineer to join our talented Construction Services team!**Why our employee-owners love SEH:*** "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst* "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst* "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer* "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer**Why you’ll love SEH:*** Collaborate on of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities* Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success* Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training* Work arrangements that promote work/life balance* Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities* Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice**This Opportunity:*** Join our team based in **Rice Lake****, Wisconsin** in this year-round opportunity to develop both construction and design skills.* Participate in field activities on projects with varying levels of complexity and construction conditions.* Provide on-site representation for a variety of transportation projects, supporting tasks such as documentation, material testing, survey coordination, and more.* Travel to project sites as needed to complete field responsibilities.* Apply engineering and technical knowledge to support construction-related duties.* Assist with field observations on less complex construction projects to ensure conformance with contract documents.* Maintain daily documentation of certified work and enter quantities into recordkeeping systems or contract administration software.* Communicate regularly with engineers, contractors, landowners, utility companies, and public stakeholders regarding project progress and concerns.* Support monitoring of contractor schedules and construction progress, reporting updates to senior construction staff and project managers.* Assist in developing project punch lists and compiling final documentation in accordance with contract requirements.* Help prepare record drawings and maintain project files and digital records.* Monitor contractor activities on-site under direct supervision.* Handle basic issues independently and escalate more complex matters to senior staff. Possess a foundational to intermediate understanding of construction practices.**Essential Qualifications**:* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.* Ability to obtain required HTCP certifications.* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information professionally to internal and external stakeholders.* Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.* Ability to calculate project quantities accurately.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).* Willingness to learn construction administration software such as AASHTOWare, OneOffice, Bluebeam, or Adobe.* Commitment to SEH’s Quality and Safety standards.**Preferred Qualifications:*** 0–5 years of experience in the construction industry, with knowledge of construction techniques, estimating, scheduling, and construction administration.* Knowledge of WisDOT construction policies/practices* Willingness and ability to travel long distances daily, if required.* Familiarity with Civil 3D.This position requires an MVR records check verifying that you possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets the requirements of SEH’s Driving Program.**Who We Are**Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a . We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us.Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $28.39/hr and $35.07/hr based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.**The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.**SEH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.**Notice to Third Party Agencies:** SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.#LI-CK1Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us.