Burns & McDonnell · 11 hours ago
Staff Field Civil Engineer - Transportation (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expBurns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering firm seeking a Field Civil Engineer in their Chicago office. The role involves overseeing construction projects in the Transportation group, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and managing civil site construction elements.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Must be self-starter capable of devising new approaches to encountered problems
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
Preferred
Preferred experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT or CTA, but other relevant experience will be considered
Tracking toward a PE license is a plus
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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