Construction Engineer
Construction Engineer
BLA, Inc. is seeking December 2026 or May 2027 full-time graduates for positions in the field of civil engineering.
Position will be based out of Itasca, IL office; corporate headquarters (western Chicago suburbs, near Schaumburg & O’Hare Airport).
Full-time in-office position.
Company Size: 50-100 employees, founded in 1978, offices in Itasca (IL) and Indianapolis (IN)
Civil Engineering Disciplines Within Firm:
- Transportation Engineering
- Traffic Engineering
- Municipal Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Construction Engineering
Job Duties:
- Construction engineer for roadway/transportation/utility projects for Illinois Department of Transportation [IDOT], Illinois Tollway, or Local Agency (Municipality, County Divisions of Transportation) projects
- Communicate with clients, contractors and staff on various construction projects
- Coordinate with stakeholders and government agencies with jurisdiction
- Inspection of new construction or rehabilitation of storm sewers, water mains, sanitary sewers, roadway pavement, sidewalks, traffic signal installation, lighting systems, road/highway structures (bridges, retaining walls, etc.), soil erosion and sediment control, traffic control measures, sidewalks, and other features associated with the assigned project.
- Manage contractors to ensure compliance with the project plans and specifications.
- Prepare necessary documentation for pay estimates.
- Participate in client meetings
- Participate in resolution of design, field, and scheduling issues
- Limited travel required; all projects are located within the Chicagoland area but vary in location year over year; mileage reimbursement per State of Illinois policy
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
- Fully Eligible to Work in U.S. (BLA will not/does not sponsor Visas)
- Licensed Engineer Intern ([E.I.] (preferred)
- Excellent written and oral communications
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Salary Position:
- $80,000-$85,000 initial salary based on any previous experience; position also offers straight-time overtime
Benefit Offerings:
- Medical (HMO, PPO, HSA plans offered) through Blue-Cross, Blue-Shield of Illinois
- Dental Plan (Guardian)
- Vision Plan (Guardian)
- Life Insurance Offerings
- Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance
- 401(K) Profit Sharing Plan
- Performance Bonus Eligibility