Sr. Civil Engineer

PINPOINT PRECISION ENGINEERING; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Professional development support

Employee ownership pathway

Job summary

PINPOINT PRECISION ENGINEERING in Illinois is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead transportation projects and mentor junior staff. A licensed Professional Engineer is required, with a track record in delivering complex infrastructure programs for state, municipal, and private clients.

You will oversee planning, design, and field delivery, coordinate with agencies such as IDOT and Tollway, and ensure compliance with contract documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Illinois Professional Engineer License is required.
• DOCQ certification is required.
• Experience with infrastructure construction management and knowledge of State/Municipal/CTA/Metra systems is expected.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; self-motivated and ambitious.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivering quality infrastructure projects for state, municipal, and private clients.
• Inspect and monitor field activities to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Consult with contractors' superintendents on progress and construction problems.
• Review equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Document procedures and materials non-conformances photographically and in writing.
• Monitor schedules, change orders, and daily reports.
• Perform facilities inspections as required.
• Knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, and other agencies' systems and operations.
• Conduct roadway inspections as required.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Illinois Professional Engineer License

Tools

DOCQ Certification

Microstation

ePas

CmMS

Trimble eBuilder

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing team of engineering professionals. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer who brings strong technical expertise, a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of engineers. As a Senior Engineer at Pinpoint, you will play a critical role in the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects while serving as a trusted technical resource for project teams and clients. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on complex infrastructure improvements, contribute to the continued growth of our organization, and advance your career within a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Performing duties as the Assistant Resident Engineer and assisting with delivering quality infrastructure projects for state, municipal, and private clients.
• Inspects and monitors field work daily activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Consults with contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems.
• Reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Will ensure that where procedures and materials fail to meet requirements, it is properly documented both photographically and in writing.
• Monitor schedules, change orders, and daily reports.
• Perform facilities inspections as required.
• Knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, and other agencies' systems and operations.
• Perform roadway inspections as required.

Why Pinpoint??

Since our founding in 2017, Pinpoint Precision Engineering has become one of Illinois' fastest-growing transportation engineering firms. We proudly serve clients including IDOT, Illinois Tollway, ComEd, Walgreens, Verizon, AT&T, municipalities, counties, and local agencies throughout the region. Our employees enjoy a flexible, relaxed work environment where they are recognized for their performance, rewarded for their hard work, and supported in their professional endeavors. At Pinpoint, we emphasize personal growth, and we’ve created an environment where each employee is empowered to create their own path to success, with the company’s full support.

You’ll be a great fit if you have this:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related;
• Illinois Professional Engineer License required;
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities (DOCQ) Certification;
• Fluent with computer programs and software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe, Microstation, ePas, CmMS, Trimble eBuilder etc...;
• 10+ years of experience with infrastructure construction management;
• Knowledge of State, Municipal, CTA, and Metra systems and operations;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to write routine technical reports and correspondence; and
• Self-Motivated and Ambitious.

Compensation:

The compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skill set, and licensure, technical expertise, business development capabilities, and overall alignment with the role.

In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for:

• Annual performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Employee ownership pathway for qualified leaders

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Women, Veterans, Disabled and Minorities are encouraged to apply: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran/military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws or regulations.