Highway engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Construction Inspector - (Transportation / Highway)

Department : Transportation

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Chicago, IL

Reporting To : Barry Grant

Description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Transportation / Highway Inspector to help serve our connection of clients and community. If youre hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team. The targeted compensation in the state of Illinois is $35-$40 / hour.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Perform on-site inspection of construction projects including highways, bridges, and roadways to ensure compliance with project specifications, MoDOT / IDOT standards, and safety regulations.
• Review construction plans, shop drawings, and materials to verify conformance with approved designs and applicable codes.
• Document construction activities daily through detailed reports, photographs, and field notes.
• Conduct material sampling and testing (asphalt, concrete, soils, aggregates) according to MoDOT / IDOT procedures.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and project managers to resolve field issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of project progress, materials used, and any non-compliance issues.
• Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings to communicate inspection findings and recommendations.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies or deficiencies to the project engineer or manager promptly.
• Stay current with MoDOT / IDOT construction standards, specifications, and procedures.

What you'll need

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including :

Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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