Construction Engineer
Job Description
Location: Westchester, IL
Salary: $80k-100K based on experience + Profit sharing
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: This company offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (family coverage included), long-term disability coverage, and employee profit sharing with additional 401K and Roth 401K options
MUST HAVE: IDOT or municipality experience w. Civil Engineering Degree
Join a growing team where you’ll take the lead on meaningful municipal engineering projects that shape communities. In this role, you’ll work independently with the support of a Project Manager while gaining hands-on experience across a variety of infrastructure improvements — including Federally Funded STP/LAFO projects, local road upgrades, IEPA-funded utility improvements, and MFT-supported initiatives.
- Inspection of Municipal Engineering Improvement Projects:
- Coordinate with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders along construction projects.
- Review contractor’s dynamic construction schedules.
- Draft and prepare construction notification letters.
- Maintain a project diary and daily inspection log per IDOT requirements.
- Construction Documentation:
- Track quantities related to each pay item.
- Perform yield checks on materials.
- Establish and maintain schedules for progress payments.
- Ensure documentation adheres to IDOT standards.
- Inspect construction for compliance with plans.
- Coordination Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with utility companies.
- Schedule, lead, and document pre-construction meetings.
- Coordinate projects with business districts, park districts, and schools.
- Work with permit agencies such as MWRD and IDOT.
- Construction Layout and Staking:
- Utilize one-man and two-man total stations to gather topographic data.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
- 4+ years of experience as a Resident Engineer or Construction Engineer
- 2+ years of IDOT or municipality experience
- Proficient in software tools such as ICORS, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alyssa Ford
Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.
With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and a total of 2 years in the recruiting field, Alyssa has already significantly impacted talent acquisition.
Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.
Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.