Your future position: Construction Engineer III
Location: Rockford, IL
About the role, Your Impact Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Construction Engineer III to assist with projects located throughout IDOT District 2. The candidate selected for this position will report to job sites located throughout IDOT District 2 and will primarily assist with projects located in Ogle, Winnebago, or Boone counties in Illinois. The Engineer III will support the firm's construction group on a variety of projects ranging from roadways and bridges to underground installation. 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.
What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job - 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.
Education Requirement - B.S. degree in Civil/Construction Engineering from an accredited program with an emphasis in construction engineering preferred.
Must-haves, what you will bring - Professional Engineering License required
- 5+ years of proven progressive experience in construction engineering
- Experience working on IDOT or Illinois Tollway projects
- Computer skills and mastery of proprietary software (IDOT CMMS program, ISTHA eBuilder, etc.)
- Ability to travel throughout the IDOT District 2 area.
Compensation The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
Join Our Team! - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, and cancer. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.
