POSITION: Construction Engineer III

POSITION SUMMARY:

Experienced professionals and recent graduates alike encounter more than just a job at Baxter & Woodman – they discover a lasting, rewarding career with a recognized leader in technology and innovation. Baxter & Woodman offers an exceptional work environment. Named a 2022 Zweig Best Firms To Work For means we appreciate and value our staff, providing them with a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible work schedules, an outstanding 401K match, and more.

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Construction Engineer III in our Chicago or Naperville, IL office. The Engineer III will support the firm’s construction group on a variety of projects ranging from roadways and bridges to underground installation and treatment plant construction. Additionally, the candidate will be assisting with the firm’s design staff when required. The engineering position will also offer the opportunity to work directly with firm clients.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Conduct on-site observation of work, repairs, and tests as needed.
• Coordinate construction activities with clients, inspectors, contractors and public agencies.
• Endeavor to provide protection for owner against defects and deficiencies in the work.
• Serve as liaison with contractor.
• Maintain job site records of daily reports, job meeting minutes, approved drawings, and pay requests.
• Observe, measure and document construction activities.
• Maintain a daily log of construction activities.
• Monitor progress schedule and shop drawing log.
• Review pay requests and verify completed work.
• Detailed designs as required by workload.
• General civil engineering and client service.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. degree in Civil/Construction Engineering from an accredited program with an emphasis in construction engineering preferred
• PE License required
• 5+ years of proven progressive experience in construction engineering
• Past experience on IDOT or Illinois Tollway projects
• Chicago DOT and METRA construction experience desirable.
• Computer skills and mastery of proprietary software (IDOT CMMS program, ISTHA eBuilder, etc)

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer