Construction Engineering Inspection

Join a collaborative team that fuels your growth and rewards your dedication. We're a team looking to make a lasting impact and want people who embrace challenges, drive change, and help shape our collective future. If that's you, let's connect! Prairie Engineers is a growing and progressive business. We value a people-focused culture, a "can-do" attitude, and responsive communication. As part of our award-winning company, you and we will work together to put you in the best position for success! Work primarily will be performed in IDOT District 4 with assigned office location as either Washington, IL or Keokuk, IA. What you will Need: - Education: Associate's Degree in civil engineering technology, Construction Management, or a related field plus minimum 2 years' field experience; or a Bachelor's Degree in a construction-related field, or 6 year's field experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection -Licensure: Valid driver's license and clean driving record -Travel: Able to travel to various construction sites as needed -Knowledge: Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations -Software: Proficient in contract administration software, working knowledge of CAD How you Align: -People Focused: Professional, respectful, and team-oriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate internally and externally -Can Do Attitude: Positively engages with challenges, facilitates problem-solving, and takes initiative to deliver solutions -Responsive: Communicates openly, proactively, and promptly, with excellent verbal and written communication skills What you can Add: -More Experience: IDOT, MoDOT, or local public agency experience -More Knowledge: Working knowledge of surveying, material testing and testing equipment, understanding of DOT construction inspection and documentation policies and procedures developed through working on DOT, municipal and county projects -Certifications: DOT DOC, PCC, HMA, MAT, CMMS What you will Do: -Inspect construction sites to ensure compliance with engineering plans, specifications, regulations, best practices, and safety standards -Monitor construction progress and quality, identifying issues or deviations from the plans and addressing -Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors and stakeholders to resolve challenges and ensure timely project completion -Accurately document and report inspection findings and recommend corrective actions -Assist in the preparation and review of construction project documentation -Participate in project coordination meetings to provide technical insights and recommendations Salary range $25.00-50.00/hour determined by education, experience, and KSA's of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity. Generous Benefits: - 401(k) - Medical Insurance - Health Reimbursement Arrangement - Voluntary Dental/Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Short and Long Term Disability Insurance - Professional and Technical Development - Bonus Program - Paid Time Off - Paid Holidays - Flexible Work Schedules Check out the Careers page at prairieengineers.com for additional details on the benefits available and to find out why employees chose to join our team. Prairie Engineers is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), national origin, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Potential candidates for this position should fill out the application form found at prairieengineers.com and submit with cover letter and resume. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

Prairie Engineers is a full services engineering, geospatial, and environmental science firm with a goal of delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions and maintaining our natural and built environment. We are a woman-owned firm with offices in Columbia, Hillsboro, Washington, Champaign, and Springfield, Illinois; Keokuk, Iowa; Lenexa, Kansas; Hannibal, Hazelwood, Joplin, and Kansas City, Missouri; and Vicksburg, Mississippi. We provide services to federal, state, and local governments, utilities and industries with capabilities and experience with planning; program management; civil and structural engineering; water resources, transportation, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering; topographic, hydrographic, and land surveying; natural resources management; and construction management. We are committed to providing interesting work opportunities to our team members, to offering flexible work arrangements, and to recognizing personal and professional accomplishments.