Construction Engineering II

AECOM is seeking a Construction Engineer II to join our Transportation team in Chicago IL. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to some of the regions most significant transportation and public infrastructure programs supporting the construction and delivery of complex highway roadway rail transit and municipal infrastructure projects throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

In this role you will work alongside experienced construction managers resident engineers inspectors and technical specialists to support major infrastructure improvements for public-sector clients including the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and various county municipal and local transportation agencies throughout northeastern Illinois. Projects may include highway and interchange improvements roadway reconstruction bridge and structural improvements rail and transit infrastructure and public utility and municipal infrastructure upgrades.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring construction activities are performed in accordance with contract documents approved plans and specifications applicable codes and agency requirements. You will gain exposure to complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects while developing your technical expertise in construction engineering field inspection project documentation and construction administration.

This position is ideal for a motivated engineering professional who enjoys working in the field collaborating with construction teams solving technical challenges and contributing to infrastructure improvements that directly benefit communities throughout the Chicago region.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering and field support activities for major transportation highway roadway rail transit and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Conduct field inspections construction walk-downs and assessments of installed work to verify compliance with approved construction plans specifications contract requirements and applicable standards.
• Support construction management and resident engineering teams on IDOT CDOT CTA and other public agency projects.
• Review construction activities and coordinate with contractors subcontractors inspectors and project personnel to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings construction specifications contract documents and design details to support field implementation.
• Perform quantity measurements quantity surveys and construction progress tracking to support project documentation payment applications and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and review of daily construction reports inspection documentation field notes progress reports and other project records.
• Identify construction deficiencies deviations from approved plans and potential quality concerns escalating issues to the appropriate project leadership.
• Coordinate with project managers resident engineers construction managers surveyors technicians and multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project delivery.
• Provide technical support for construction administration activities including reviewing contractor submittals responding to requests for information (RFIs) and tracking construction issues.
• Support field coordination and construction activities involving roadway alignments grading drainage utilities structures traffic control and transportation systems.
• Assist with monitoring construction progress identifying potential schedule or quality concerns and communicating project updates to the project team.
• Provide technical direction and coordination to drafters technicians surveyors and other field personnel as needed.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus 2 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. 
• A valid drivers license is required along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of construction experience within the transportation sector.
• Field engineering background DWM experience.
• Experience supporting construction engineering inspection or construction management activities on large-scale highway roadway bridge or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with IDOT CDOT CTA or other state county and municipal transportation agencies in the Chicago metropolitan area.
• Familiarity with transportation construction contract documents agency specifications construction drawings and applicable standards including IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
• Experience with construction inspection field documentation quantity tracking progress reporting and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities.
• Familiarity with construction administration processes including reviewing contractor submittals tracking RFIs documenting field changes and coordinating construction-related technical issues.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors agency representatives construction management teams and multidisciplinary engineering professionals.

Additional Information :

• This role does not provide Visa Sponsorship.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time