Construction Engineer III

Overview

On‑site construction engineering, inspection, and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• qa/qc
• technical reporting
• quantity takeoff
• design coordination
• safety protocols
• compliance monitoring

Tasks

-Review and monitor work for Quality Assurance/Quality Control purposes and course correct when applicable -Produce accurate technical reports to document daily construction inspection activities -Assist in administering portions of the contract and may prepare change orders -Participate in arranging job progress meetings, material testing, and construction inspections -Observe and demonstrate all construction safety protocols; communicate concerns with the resident engineer, contractor, or supervisor -Monitor street and utility projects for compliance with traffic, survey, or construction activities -Measure, document, and calculate quantities of project work performed -Resolve field coordination issues and bring larger concerns to the attention of the resident engineer, contractor, or other individual in charge of the site -Develop and maintain collaborative and trusted relationships with multidisciplinary teams -Mentor and delegate work to less experienced members of the construction team -Effectively applies experience and skills to increasingly complex assignments -Coordinate the interface between design and field construction and inspection work -Accurately interpret contract drawings, standard drawings, and specifications -Conduct work with minimal supervision, exercising good engineering judgment and initiative -Be present on-site when required by contractor(s) and/or project manager -Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements -Identify deviations from plans and specifications and offer ideas for resolving -Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols -Identify, report, and document construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents

Requirements

• pe
• b.s. civil
• osha 30
• cad
• bluebeam
• 4+ years

What You Bring

-Involves sitting some of the time, but requires the ability to conduct work on a construction site or other field location -Exercises sound engineering judgement -Valid driver's license required -Considerable time may be spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.) -IDOT Documentation Certification and OSHA 30 required, or obtained within 6 months of hire -Proficient presentation skills and developing leadership skills -Demonstrates ability to convey information through effective verbal and written communication -Ability to present recommendations and results to stakeholders as requested -B.S. in civil engineering or related field (ABET/EAC-accredited program) -Demonstrates understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best practices -Field work includes periods of driving or riding in a vehicle on construction sites and exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions -May exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects -4+ years of applicable experience -Proficient with general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), Bluebeam, and/or PowerPoint -Skilled in preparing reports, cost estimates, schedules, and quantity take offs -Demonstrates ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment, communicate with team members; build relationships and trust -Occasionally lifts and carries up to 30 pounds -Proficient with computer-aided design software and other software packages typically associated with construction and engineering required -PE Required (or working towards licensure in the next 6-12 months) -Physical activities include walking, stooping, crawling, and crouching

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Benefits

-Company-paid basic life/ADD and short- and long-term disability benefits -Hybrid/Flexible work arrangements for most positions -Subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance -Opportunities for advancement -Supplemental insurance options (voluntary life/ADD, accident, hospital, critical illness) -Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care) -Competitive compensation package -Annual bonus potential -Public transportation reimbursement (City of Chicago) -Retirement plan options with safe-harbor match and profit-sharing -Paid holidays and time off

About Terra Engineering, Ltd.

-Delivers full‑service solutions—engineering, landscape architecture and land surveying—across civil and municipal infrastructure. -TERRA tackles diverse projects: traffic monitoring in Riyadh, green‑infrastructure in Kenilworth, and resort‑scale work in Aruba. -It blends multidisciplinary design with cutting‑edge tech and award‑winning execution for community‑focused built environments. -Distinctive for its woman‑owned leadership and regional reach, the firm brings local insight to global projects.

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