OfferDrill.

Jobs › T.Y. Lin International

Construction Engineer

T.Y. Lin International · Chicago, IL · $88,800–$110,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

Apply at T.Y. Lin International

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a water or sewer project where you provided full-time on-site oversight. What did a typical day look like?

What they are checking: Real field experience with the type of infrastructure work this role oversees.

Tell me about a time you found a quality or safety problem on site. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act decisively on compliance, quality and safety issues in the field.

Tell me about a time you had to manage a tense relationship between an Owner and a contractor.

What they are checking: Diplomacy as the key liaison the posting describes.

What would you do

The contractor is falling behind schedule. How do you address it with them and with the Owner?

What they are checking: Schedule management and honest communication as the liaison between parties.

How do you coordinate daily activities when multiple contractors and utilities are working in the same area?

What they are checking: Field coordination that keeps work moving and prevents conflicts.

About the work

Walk me through how you review a contractor's submittal for a water main installation.

What they are checking: Ability to check submittals against specs before materials reach the site.

How do you review a pay application, and what do you look for before recommending payment?

What they are checking: Financial oversight that protects the Owner and keeps payments tied to completed work.

A contractor submits a change order request for unforeseen conditions. How do you evaluate it?

What they are checking: Understanding of change order merit, documentation and fair pricing.

What do you include in your daily reports, and why does it matter later?

What they are checking: Documentation habits that protect the Owner in claims and disputes.

How do you make sure testing like pressure tests or disinfection is done and recorded correctly?

What they are checking: Knowledge of water system testing requirements that decide if work can be accepted.

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at T.Y. Lin International from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by T.Y. Lin International.

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions. Job Summary As a Construction Engineer in the Chicago area, you’ll provide full-time on-site oversight for water and sewer infrastructure projects, ensuring contractor compliance, quality, and safety. You’ll coordinate daily construction activities, review submittals and pay applications, monitor schedules, and serve as a key liaison between the Owner, contractors, and project stakeholders to keep projects moving efficiently. This posting is intended to gather expressions of interest from the Construction Engineer position for anticipated opportunities expected to arise over the next 3-6 months. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we are building relationships with talented professionals who are interested in joining our growing PMCM team as new projects and hiring needs materialize. Responsibilities & Qualifications DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide full-time on-site construction oversight and contract administration • Ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and safety requirements • Coordinate daily construction activities and resolve field issues • Review and approve submittals, and testing compliance • Monitor construction schedule and notify the Owner of potential delays • Review contractor pay applications and verify quantities and progress • Prepare daily reports, meeting minutes, and progress documentation • Coordinate inspections, testing, and acceptance of completed work • Enforce quality control and workmanship standards • Serve as liaison between Owner, Contractor, inspectors, and stakeholders QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field. • 4-5+ years of experience in Resident Engineer activities and managing construction field teams on water and/or sewer infrastructure projects • Experience with water and sewer construction projects, Project Management Procedures (PMP’s) and Project Management Guidelines (PMG’s) familiarity a plus. • Preferred Certifications, but not required: Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Professional Engineer (PE) • Candidate must have reliable transportation. • Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges. • High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way. • Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence Additional Information T.Y. Lin International is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $88,800 - $110,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.  TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. #LI-Onsite TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application. TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

Apply at T.Y. Lin International