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Construction Engineer I - Lisle, IL
Construction Engineer I - Lisle, IL-March 2024
Lisle
Mar 28, 2026
About Construction Engineer I - Lisle, IL

Description

Purpose

Assist project Resident Engineer in the inspection and documentation of various construction engineering projects including various types of civil engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on difficult assignments and possible solutions. Work is completed using standard engineering techniques and design principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement.At the Operational and Company Level

Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with construction engineering elements.

Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

Read and comprehend contract drawings, standard drawings, and specifications.

Identify, report and document construction activities in compliance or not in compliance with contract documents.

Measure, document, and calculate quantities of project work performed.

Gather data and make decisions based upon engineering principles.

Write technical reports to document daily construction activities.

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate…

Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.

Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline required at time of employment.

Entry level position, no prior experience required. Any professional experience is a plus.

CPM scheduling knowledge and estimating abilities preferred.  

Desire to learn construction engineering principles, techniques, and procedures. 

Flexibility to work inside or outside at any given time of the year. 

Basic understanding of the material properties of soil, aggregates, concrete, and bituminous mixes. 

Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D strongly preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

Mobility around an office environment.

Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a groupMotivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityEducation

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Civil EngineeringEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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