Construction Engineering Representative

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AECOM is actively seeking a driven, attentive Construction Engineering Representative for immediate employment in Chicago (AECOM’s West Region) to join our Class I Railroad Team. This is a part time field position.  This individual will cover projects in northern Indiana including but not limited to the Fort Wayne, Elkhart, Burns Harbor, and Hammond areas.  The appropriately qualified applicant shall demonstrate experience in construction inspection, engineering design, or project management. Experience with Class I Railroads is preferred but not required.

 The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• On-site monitoring of Public Improvement projects conducted by outside parties (DOT’s) and their contractors for conformance with railroad requirements and approved contractor means and methods.
• Conducting project preconstruction meetings between client personnel, the contractor, and sponsor.
• Communicating with the client and contractor to work through field changes.
• Maintaining accurate project records and being accountable for successful and timely delivery of field reports and meeting minutes while upholding the quality standards of AECOM and the client.
• Interacting with a multi-disciplinary team comprised of track, structures, geotechnical, signals, mechanical, and civil engineers.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School plus 2 years of relevant work experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license and as a condition of employment, pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years experience in the freight rail industry with Public Improvement Projects
• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Structural/Civil Design Background
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and able to communicate effectively (oral and written)
• Willingness to travel 2-5 days a week within northern Indiana

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.