Engineer construction Jobs in Naperville, IL

RINA is currently recruiting for a Highway Construction Engineer to join its North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division in Illinois.

Please note this position requires regular travel to projects sites in and around the Chicagoland area. A company vehicle is provided for project travel only.

Mission

The Construction Engineer supports highway/roadway construction projects by inspecting and documenting on-site work performed by the Contractor. Responsibilities include monitoring the Contractor’s activities, performing QA/QC of materials, maintaining daily reports, and when appropriate preparing inspection and close-out documentation.

The role works cross-functionally with project teams and may assist the Project Manager or Resident Engineer with change orders, scheduling reviews, monthly reporting, and cost tracking.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide inspection services for highway/roadway construction projects (interpreting plans, construction specifications, verification of contractor conformance with the bid documents, work with a team of inspectors)
• Complete inspector’s daily report (IDR) and daily activities journal.
• Perform field measurements for quantity calculations and reporting for pay estimates
• Review construction documents and project drawings for completeness, accuracy, and constructability Coordinate with other engineers and support staff; review plans from multiple disciplines to verify that a cohesive set of contract documents exists for construction Review project work for quality and safety requirements
• Communicate effectively with the project team, including clients, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly
• Provide material testing
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field of study. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification required
• 5+ years of experience in construction inspection or related construction work
• Experience performing field inspection services on IDOT or Local Public Agencies’ transportation construction projects
• IDOT (QMTP) Material Testing Certifications (Aggregates, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Nuclear Density and/or Portland Cement Concrete), a plus.
• Knowledge of general engineering principles, codes, construction techniques, materials, methods, and sequencing
• General understanding of field construction: systems, practices, safety, and procedures
• Ability to interpret construction documents
• Strong technical written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel in and around Illinois (vehicle is provided)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.