Early Career Field Construction Engineer

Job Description

Early Career Field Construction Engineer | WSP

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at WSP, located in Chicago, IL. WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to designing lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets for local communities. This role is a valuable chance to join WSP’s PMCM Team, contributing to meeting client objectives and solving challenges in the engineering and professional services sector.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid: Chicago, IL
• Pay: $65600–$90200 yearly
• Team: PMCM Team
• Mission: This role supports construction management projects by ensuring field work conforms to plans and specifications, maintaining project documentation, and assisting with office engineering duties to meet client objectives.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), e-builder

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Documentation: Review and update project schedules and record drawings, and maintain comprehensive logs of contract documents for reference and compliance.
• Field Supervision Assistance: Assist with various construction field work tasks and activities to ensure strict conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Office Engineering Support: Perform diverse office engineer duties including reviewing material submittals, taking detailed meeting minutes, processing contractors’ pay estimates, and responding to Request for Information (RFIs).
• Document Analysis: Read and interpret complex construction drawings and specifications, actively identifying any discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Problem Resolution: Consult with the Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommending solutions, assisting in issue resolution, and acting as a liaison with the engineer of record.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. This is an early career position requiring foundational knowledge in engineering or construction.
• Experience: 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience, complemented by prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills, with a detail-oriented approach to producing quality work products. Valid Illinois Driver’s license is required.
• Bonus: Experience with Office Engineering duties on large construction projects. E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification, experience with Labor Compliance and verification of Certified Payrolls, and familiarity with e-builder software are preferred.