Civil Engineer - Construction

Job Description

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Construction Services team in the Chicago area. This role supports transportation projects and provides engineering oversight during construction to ensure quality, compliance, and successful project delivery.

What You'll Do:

• Provide construction engineering support on roadway and transportation projects
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents; interpret and apply standards and procedures
• Prepare, review, and maintain required construction documentation, including daily reports, pay estimates, change orders, and quantity tracking
• Coordinate with inspectors, contractors, resident engineers, and staff to resolve field issues
• Support project meetings, schedule reviews, and constructability evaluations
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and applicable regulations
• This position is predominately a field position. As such, successful candidates will be able to work in all seasonal weather outside, be able to traverse uneven ground, climb ladders, walk long distances, and be able to carry 30 pounds.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of construction engineering experience on transportation or heavy civil projects
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (Illinois preferred or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated experience working on IDOT/ISTHA/CDOT/County projects
• Strong knowledge of IDOT documentation requirements, procedures, and reporting standards
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $86,056 - $130,337/yr. This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.


Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.


EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.


*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.