Entry-Level Civil Inspection Engineer

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer in our Illinois office to join the Structural Inspection Group.

You will assist with bridge and transportation structure inspections, condition assessments, and report preparation, under the guidance of experienced inspection engineers in both office and field settings. This position offers hands-on field experience, exposure to structural behavior, and development of inspection and documentation skills within the transportation

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with mentorship from inspection engineers.
• Exposure to field and office work in transportation inspections.
• No specific degree requirement stated in ad.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of bridges and transportation structures under licensed professional engineers.
• Assist in preparing inspection, evaluation, and condition assessment reports.
• Document field observations, measurements, and photographs in accordance with agency and inspection standards.
• Support review of structure plans, load ratings, and previous inspection records to aid in inspection and assessment efforts.
• Use computer‑assisted engineering and inspection software to prepare report exhibits, sketches, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Perform limited design computations or quantity estimates related to inspection findings, repair concepts, or rehabilitation alternatives (as applicable).
• Coordinate with draftspersons/technicians on figures, data entry, and report preparation.
• Includes limited communication with clients and agency representatives regarding inspection activities and findings.
• Field work is required and may include nights, weekends, travel, and working at heights or over traffic and water.
• Relocation assistance is available.

Job description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins has an opening for an Entry-Level Engineer in our Illinois office to join our Structural Inspection Group. In this role, you will primarily assist with bridge and transportation structure inspections, condition assessments, and report preparation, with exposure to design-related tasks as needed. You will be mentored by experienced inspection engineers in both the office and the field. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on field experience, build a strong understanding of structural behavior, and develop inspection and documentation skills within the transportation industry.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of bridges and transportation-related structures under the supervision of licensed professional engineers.
• Assist in the preparation of inspection, evaluation, and condition assessment reports.
• Document field observations, measurements, and photographs in accordance with agency and inspection standards.
• Support review of structure plans, load ratings, and previous inspection records to aid in inspection and assessment efforts.
• Use computer‑assisted engineering and inspection software to prepare report exhibits, sketches, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Perform limited design computations or quantity estimates related to inspection findings, repair concepts, or rehabilitation alternatives (as applicable).
• Coordinate with draftspersons/technicians on figures, data entry, and report preparation.
• Includes limited communication with clients and agency representatives regarding inspection activities and findings.
• Field work is required and may include nights, weekends, travel, and working at heights or over traffic and water.

• Relocation assistance is available.