Construction Technician

Primera Engineers

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401K match
Employee stock ownership
Gym subsidies
Transit subsidies
Paid volunteer time off
Parental leave
Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Primera Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineering professional with 2–3 years of construction experience or 3–4 years in field civil construction, especially utilities. Knowledge of IDOT procedures and the IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification is preferred.

You will support inspection, documentation, and client collaboration in a dynamic team environment. Based in Chicago, this full-time role emphasizes teamwork, growth, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions for

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management with 2–3 years of construction experience.
  • Or 3–4 years of field civil construction experience in utilities.
  • Familiarity with IDOT procedures and possession of IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification.

Responsibilities

  • Assist on construction projects and provide inspection for various projects.
  • Maintain project documentation including calculations, daily reports, and filing.
  • Work under a Lead Engineer and apply standard techniques under supervision.
  • Interface with clients, consultants, subconsultants, and vendors to build relationships.

Skills

Civil engineering
IDOT documentation of quantities
Construction inspection
Communication
Excel
Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. The secret to our success is our ability to connect with clients to provide a first-class customer experience.

JOB TYPE

Full-time

DESCRIPTION

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. The secret to our success is our ability to connect with clients to provide a first-class customer experience.

WORKING FOR PRIMERA

Our Transportation Construction Division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design and construction management services on everything from roadways and bridges to airports, stormwater infrastructure, utilities infrastructure and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities.

WHO YOU ARE
  • You studied engineering. You have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and have at least 2-3 years of construction experience.
  • Or, you have worked in construction with solid field experience. You have 3-4 years of field experience with civil construction work in Utilities.
  • You know construction. Familiarity with IDOT procedures and have a current IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification. You also possess an understanding of construction inspection practices. Civil construction experience for Utilities, such as: interpreting contract documents (specifications, reading drawings, etc), grading activities, concrete foundations (spread footings/drilled piers), building experience (concrete, structural steel, precast erection, roofing, etc), is a plus.
  • You’re a people person with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with clients, employees, and the management team. Your strong organization and communication skills will contribute to your success.
  • You’re proficient with business and engineering applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • You’ll assist on construction projects. You’ll provide inspection for various construction projects, and assist with maintaining project documentation, including calculations, daily reports, project filing, etc.
  • You’ll work under a Lead Engineer. You’ll perform work involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria under supervision. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
  • You’ll connect with people. It’s critical to the work we do. You’ll interface with clients, consultants, subconsultants, and vendors. You’ll build strong relationships and maintain a focus on superior client service.
  • You’ll enjoy what you do. You’ll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it.
Some Of What You’ll Enjoy
  • An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
  • Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
  • A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
  • Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
  • The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

$60,000-$100,000

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