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Construction Engineering Technician Freight Rail / Transportation
AECOM - Chicago, IL
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Construction Engineering Technician - Freight Rail / Transportation position at AECOM involves part-time work focused on construction inspection and project management within the Class I Railroad Team. The role requires on-site monitoring of operations, coordination with project stakeholders, and maintaining project documentation. The technician will work in a hybrid environment, with flexibility to work remotely or from the Chicago office, contributing to public improvement projects in the freight rail sector.
Responsibilities
- On-site monitoring of operations conducted by outside parties and their contractors for conformance with railroad requirements and approved contractor means and methods.
- Working with task leaders to deliver our scope of services to the client throughout the construction phase of Public Improvements Projects from project kickoff through project closeout.
- Coordinating with Public Improvement project sponsors, contractors, and client personnel to help deliver our scope of services to the client.
- Maintaining accurate project records and being accountable for successful and timely delivery of project documentation (i.e. field reports and meeting minutes) while upholding the quality standards of AECOM and the client.
- Assisting task leaders with managing the engineering, administration, and financial tasks for a current General Engineering Contract (GEC) with the railroad.
- Interacting with a multi-disciplinary team comprised of track, structures, geotechnical, signals, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and civil engineers and scientists.
- Conducting civil and structural engineering related tasks which have a well-defined scope.
Requirements
- High School diploma plus 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Valid Driver's License required to visit project sites and/or client locations.
Nice-to-haves
- 4+ years of relevant experience is preferred.
- Experience with Class I Railroads is desired.
- Previous experience in construction inspection, engineering design, or project management is helpful.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absences
- Voluntary benefits
- Perks
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
