Burns & Mcdonnell Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 2 months ago
Description
It takes many skills to work on design-build and design-bid-build projects in the engineering and construction industry, from forming and maintaining excellent relationships with clients and partners to successfully delivering projects, staying in step with current and future regulations, and actively seeking out the next project. We are looking for experienced field engineers to join our leading-edge team, winning the highest-profile stormwater, wastewater and drinking water projects in northeast Illinois.
Burns & McDonnell's Chicago Regional office is looking for a Staff Civil Engineer to support its growing presence in the Great Lakes water market. This is a position with the opportunity to travel across the Chicago region to projects during the construction phase. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm that has regularly ranked on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For, voted as a Best Place to Work in Illinois and has more than 60 locations across the United States.
This position provides the opportunity to grow professionally within one of the industry's leading firms. Potential projects include drinking water (treatment, storage, and distribution), wastewater (treatment, collection, and conveyance), stormwater (collection, conveyance, detention, and green infrastructure).
The Staff Civil Engineer will perform field activities such as site investigations, inspections, and assessments for Burns & McDonnell projects in a variety of locations. This position provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, specifications, construction plans, document control, applicable codes and Burns & McDonnell policies and procedures. Provide Resident Engineering and Inspection of construction projects to ensure contractors are building projects in accordance with project plans, specifications, and industry standards.+ Create field reports and documentation of daily work performed on project sites.+ Produce accurate quantity data for use in generation of contractor pay estimates and material certification.+ Coordinate with designers as required for shop drawing reviews, requests for information and change orders.+ Maintain communication with Project Managers throughout the course of the project so they are informed of site progress.+ Maintain communication with Section Manager throughout the course of the project regarding project progress and issues.+ Solve technical problems related to the project parameters.+ Interface with client as needed.+ Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.+ Have the ability to work productively in an office setting during down time on project sites.+ All other duties as assigned.
ABOUT OUR GREAT LAKES / CHICAGO TEAM
Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company with a 125-year history in the water and wastewater market. With 60 offices, we are the largest engineering firm in Chicago, home to more than 600 employees.
Our Great Lakes Water team is a dynamic group of 70 people (and growing!) who focus on water and wastewater projects for municipal and industrial clients, spanning treatment,
distribution collection and more. We are located throughout multiple cities across the great lakes region, including Chicago, Downers Grove, St.
Louis, Columbus, Chattanooga, Shreveport and Detroit. Together, our offices staff engineering, environmental, and construction professionals who work side by side to Create Amazing successes for our clients.
Skilled field engineers are in high demand in our industry and Burns & McDonnell works hard to attract and retain proven talent. Welcome to a firm that will recognize and reward your contributions to our success!
Burns & McDonnell will provide you with:
Qualifications
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Civil Engineering
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 235359
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #WTR
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