Construction Engineer - Staff

Mission

RINA is seeking a Staff Construction Engineer to assist in delivering high-profile transportation projects in the Milwaukee, WI metro area.  In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the center of construction activity -- overseeing contractor operations, daily documentation, interaction with contractors, QA and QC of inspection reports and project close-out documentation.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides inspection services for transportation construction projects (interpreting designs, construction specifications, verification of contractor performance, pay estimates, work with a team of inspectors)
• Review of construction documents for constructability
• Completes inspector’s daily reports
• Reviews project drawings
• Review project work for quality and safety requirements
• Coordinates with other engineers and support staff; responsible for reviewing plans from multiple disciplines to verify that a cohesive set of contract documents exists for construction
• Ensures that the company technical, safety and quality policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects
• Demonstrates a proactive, collaborative approach with project team members, client representatives, contractors, review/permit agencies and others as appropriate
• Assists with other duties as assigned by managers within the group

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field of study.
• Relevant internship experience or entry-level design experience in Transportation.
• Demonstrates technical and professional engineering skills commensurate with years of experience
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Strong Microsoft office skills, as well as knowledge of construction documentation and scheduling software
• Strong technical written and verbal communications skills with the ability to clearly communicate concepts and ideas
• Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new information, tools and environments.
• Self-starter who can work independently and part of a multi-discipline team

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Local or regional travel (i.e. job sites) anticipated based upon business needs. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. 

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