Engineer I – Hybrid Civil Construction & Inspection

Gewalt Hamilton Associates; Vernon Hills (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA) seeks an Engineer I to join our Vernon Hills, IL construction and survey team. This exempt, salaried role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities to support design, plans, and cost estimates.

You will perform construction observation and inspection, read plans, and coordinate with project managers and clients while growing your engineering career with a respected, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in an engineering technical field.
• 0-5 years of construction management or related experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Planner, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and comprehend engineering plans and contract specifications.
• Perform engineering and related duties associated with construction inspection and layout to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Perform construction contract administration and documentation.
• Communicate with GHA Project Manager(s) and clients on a continuous basis.
• Assist engineering staff in the preparation and production of engineering designs, plans, contract specifications, and construction project cost estimates.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering technical field

Tools

Planner

Teams

Excel

Job description

Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA) seeks an Engineer I to join our Vernon Hills, IL construction and survey team. This exempt, salaried role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities to support design, plans, and cost estimates.

You will perform construction observation and inspection, read plans, and coordinate with project managers and clients while growing your engineering career with a respected, employee-owned firm.