Staff Field Civil Engineer - Transportation (Chicago)

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Chicago is seeking an experienced civil engineer to ensure that contractor work aligns with specified plans and requirements. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least three years of relevant experience in consulting or field engineering. Communication and analytical skills are essential. Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $155,000 per year alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Experience managing field engineering tasks related to transportation and civil site design.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractor work is built to plans and specifications.
• Identify problems and inform project engineer.
• Field measurements & documentation of pay quantities.
• Generate daily activity reports on work progress.
• Assist with construction contract administration matters.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and change order requests.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related

Tracking toward a PE license

Job description

Description

Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We are 100% employee-owned, with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind- to make our clients successful.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the work of the Contractor is built to the plans and specifications of the contract documents.
• Identify and inform the project engineer or supervisor of observed problems and issues.
• Field measurements & documentation of pay quantities.
• Generate daily activity reports describing progress of the work.
>Assists the Resident Engineer with construction contract administration matters.
• Reviews shop drawings, submittals, plans, specifications, estimates, and change order requests.
• Expected to work at project field offices or on site at the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or related degree, from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred or a bachelor’s degree in civil or related engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• This position would require experience at managing field engineering tasks as related to implementation of transportation and civil site design in the field.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment and interact with multiple entities on a management level including the contractor, owner, utility entities and commercial/residential stakeholders is a must.
• Preferred experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT or CTA, but other relevant experience will be considered.
• Must be self-starter capable of devising new approaches to encountered problems.
• Tracking toward a PE license is a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.
• In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Compensation

$100,000.00-155,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 260462

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #TRN