Construction Engineer Ii

GHA’s VISION- NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE

GHA will be the premiere consultant partner in the Midwest, providing high-quality services and designs for our clients and community.

GHA will be forward looking, working toward a common vision that includes diversity and inclusion, a feeling of belonging, and built upon strong internal and external relationships.

GHA will be a world-class place to build a career, focused on staff development and training at all levels, creating challenging and rewarding opportunities for all staff.

GHA will build and maintain a strong culture, one built upon trust and growth, and our common values of Integrity, Dedication, and Passion.

What is in it for you:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 7 paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401k Profit Sharing and Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary Range: $59,000 to $90,000.

What you can expect:

Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. (GHA) seeks a mid-level Construction Engineer II to join our growing Construction and Survey Division team in our Vernon Hills office. This is a full-time non-exempt level position in a collaborative environment and a comprehensive benefits program. We seek coachable and motivated professionals who demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills and who can manage a variety of public and private market clients.

How you will make an impact:

• Read, interpret, and comprehend engineering plans and contract specifications.
• Perform engineering and related duties associated with construction inspection and layout to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Perform construction contract administration and documentation.
• Communicate with GHA Project Manager(s) and clients on a continuous basis.
• Assist engineering staff in the preparation and production of engineering designs, plans, contract specifications, and construction project cost estimates.

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc

Education:

• A Bachelor’s or associate degree in civil engineering or an engineering technical field preferred.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities Certification preferred.
• Valid US driver’s license.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-5 years of construction management or related experience
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Clearly and concisely communicate both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• May require periodic travel up to 30%.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.