Civil Construction Engineer

Alfred Benesch & Company - Neenah, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Neenah, WI

Educational Services

About the position

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm dedicated to enhancing infrastructure and communities across the country. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs while being large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to draw from these resources when needed and contribute your expertise when you have something to share. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected, and we encourage candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews to apply. We are currently seeking a Civil/Construction Engineer with a proven track record of successfully managing a broad range of construction projects. In this role, you will both self-perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of construction projects, while also playing a crucial role in managing client relationships. You will contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the construction group. This position is based onsite in our office in Neenah, WI. As a Civil/Construction Engineer, you will review applicable construction standards, regulations, and contract requirements necessary for the completion of assigned tasks. You will conduct field inspections and materials testing for compliance, ensuring detailed documentation of construction activities. Additionally, you will assist in the design of projects and the preparation of construction specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for bidding. You will keep the Project Manager informed on the progress of work and pertinent issues through written, oral, and diagram presentations. Compliance with all applicable safety and environmental requirements is essential, as is contributing to schedules, tracking project progress, and preventing contract conflicts from escalating into problems. You will interact with contractors and their representatives while representing the contract owner, and be part of a team of civil engineering and technical professionals constructing transportation and municipal infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Review applicable construction standards, regulations, and contract requirements necessary for the completion of assigned tasks.
• Conduct field inspections and materials testing for compliance and detailed documentation of construction activities.
• Assist in the design of projects and preparation of construction specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for bidding.
• Inform Project Manager on the progress of work and pertinent issues by compiling written, oral and/or diagram presentations.
• Comply with all applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Contribute to schedules, track project progress, and keep contract conflicts from escalating into problems.
• Interact with contractors and their representatives while representing the contract owner.
• Be part of a team of civil engineering and technical professionals constructing transportation and municipal infrastructure.

Requirements

• Proven track record of successfully managing a broad range of construction projects.
• Experience in field inspection and materials testing.
• Strong understanding of construction standards, regulations, and contract requirements.
• Ability to assist in the design of projects and preparation of construction specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication skills for informing Project Manager on project progress and issues.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to contribute to project schedules and track progress effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in civil infrastructure construction and design opportunities.
• Familiarity with municipal infrastructure projects.