Engineer-In-Training 1 - 2027, Construction Services

Stanleygroup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Transportation Construction Services Engineer-In-Training 1 in our Chicago, IL office to work on roadway and bridge construction management for arterial streets, freeways, and interchanges. You will collaborate with senior staff on a range of transportation projects and support documentation, reporting, and safety practices.

The role emphasizes organization, effective communication, and the ability to multitask while delivering quality work on schedule.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in civil engineering.
• Experience in engineering or construction preferred.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Autonomy, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt.
• Active participation in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation of daily construction site activities.
• Prepare calculations for review and approval.
• Prepare reports, coordinate progress meetings with contractor and owner, manage shop drawing reviews.
• Resolve contractor questions and clarifications; plan drawing clarifications.
• Ensure quality of work and adherence to schedule.
• Maintain active client communications and support Business Development activities.
• Follow Stanley safety standards and practices.

Skills

Documentation

Calculations

Shop drawings

Progress meetings

Contractor coordination

Quality control

Client communications

Safety compliance

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.

With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.

Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job Title

Engineer-In-Training 1, Construction Services

Location

Chicago, IL

Job Type

Onsite

Requisition ID

11356

Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a talented Transportation Construction Services Engineer-In-Training 1 looking to pursue a career in transportation construction engineering in our Chicago, IL office with previous experience working with the Illinois Department of Transportation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in roadway and bridge construction management on arterial streets for local agencies, as well as freeways and traffic interchanges for state projects. This candidate will work with our senior construction services and project management staff on a comprehensive range of transportation construction projects.

• Maintain proper documentation of daily construction site activities as established by Stanley Consultants.
• Responsible for making calculations in a format that can easily be checked by others.
• Prepare reports, coordinate progress meetings with the contractor and owner, and manage the shop drawing review process.
• Resolve contractor questions and plan drawing clarifications.
• Responsible for the quality of their work and meeting the scheduled timeframe to complete an assignment.
• Performing a thorough review of work before turning in an assignment.
• Maintain assigned billability rate and work overtime as directed by supervisor on an as needed basis.
• Maintain active client communications and assist the Business Development Manager or others with marketing, interviews and proposal preparation.
• Comply with accepted professional safety standards and practices and Stanley’s Group Safety manual.

• Four-year degree in civil engineering.
• Previous experience in engineering or construction preferred.
• Demonstrated organization and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Developing decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with other team members and managers.
• Demonstrates autonomy, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation while performing job responsibilities.
• Displays eagerness to learn new tasks and asks questions as needed.
• Aptitude to act as a positive representative of the Stanley Consultants, Inc. core values and an active participation in an outside professional organization.

Work-Life Balance

We realize there's more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.

What we offer:

• Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
• Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

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