Early Career Field Construction Engineer

Job Description

Early Career Field Construction Engineer | WSP

The Tone:
This is an early career position at WSP, located in Chicago, IL. WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm that designs lasting solutions across various markets including buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment. As part of the PMCM Team, this role is crucial in helping the organization meet client objectives and address complex project challenges.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Chicago, IL
• Pay: $65600–$90200 yearly
• Team: PMCM Team
• Mission: Ensure construction projects conform to plans and specifications through diligent documentation, technical review, and field support.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), e-builder

What You’ll Actually Do
• Field Support: Assist with on-site construction activities to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and contract documents, contributing to overall quality assurance.
• Document Management: Review and update project schedules and record drawings, maintain meticulous logs of contract documents, and upload them to the project’s document control site for organized digital records.
• Technical Review: Perform engineering submittal reviews and observe material test reports to verify compliance with contract specifications and quality standards.
• Office Engineering: Execute various office engineer duties including taking meeting minutes, processing contractors’ pay estimates, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), and performing quantity calculations.
• Problem Identification & Resolution: Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to identify discrepancies, review contractor daily reports for accuracy, and consult with the Resident Engineer to proactively recommend solutions for construction problems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering field is required. This role is designed for an early career professional seeking to develop foundational construction engineering skills.
• Experience: Requires 0 to 1 years of relevant experience post-education. Candidates should demonstrate foundational knowledge and a strong work ethic through prior internship experience, leadership roles, or relevant academic coursework.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is essential. Strong technical writing, analytical abilities, and clear communication skills are necessary, along with a detail-oriented approach to producing high-quality work. A valid Illinois Driver’s license is also required.
• Bonus: E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification is preferred. Experience with Office Engineering duties on large construction projects, labor compliance verification, and Certified Payrolls are advantageous. Familiarity with e-builder software is also a plus.