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VINCI Construction

V.I.E. - Environmental Engineer - USA, Chicago - F/M

VINCI Construction, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Description de la mission NB:

This position is a VIE. Applicants must be European citizens aged 18-28, fluent in English, graduates, with no prior VIE or work experience in the host country. If not eligible, please explore other opportunities on our Careers page.

Our ambitious environmental goals need your ideas. Join us to build better together.

At VINCI Construction, we build a more sustainable world through low-carbon solutions, circular economy practices, and nature preservation.

In Chicago, VINCI Construction Major Projects is supporting the Red Line extension, adding 9 km of tracks and four new stations to improve mobility, reduce inequalities in transit access, and promote low-carbon urban transportation.

Environmental Engineer VIE (F/M) We are looking for an

Environmental Engineer VIE (F/M)

to support environmental excellence on this major construction project, ensuring compliance and best practices on site.

Ready to take on the challenge and make a real impact?

What can you expect as an Environmental Engineer on the Red Line Extension Project? Reporting to the Project Environmental Manager, you will support environmental compliance and alignment with regulations and corporate commitments.

Environmental Management on Site

Oversee all environmental aspects of construction activities and ensure compliance with the Environmental Impact Management Plan, the Construction Process Plans and relevant HSE regulations.

Support teams with environmental risk assessments and develop site-specific protocols (spill response, waste management, inspection checklists).

Attend safety meetings as required by Project Management, while promoting strong environmental and safety practices across the site.

Environmental Compliance & Audits

Monitor environmental impacts, conduct inspections and audits, and ensure compliance with permits and regulations.

Advise site management risks and improvements, analyse incidents and near misses, and follow up on corrective actions.

Lead ISO 14001 and internal audits, track progress of action plans, and maintain updated knowledge of standards and legal requirements.

Training & Communication

Deliver toolbox talks, awareness sessions, and emergency preparedness drills.

Organize environmental training, workshops, and the Annual Environmental Week.

Communicate clearly with the workforce to embed good environmental practices.

Environmental Reporting

Prepare reliable environmental reports and consolidate KPIs/extra‑financial indicators.

Improve data collection and reporting processes, support teams in meeting requirements, and maintain project documentation.

Analyse environmental and economic impacts to strengthen project performance.

Continuous Improvement & Initiatives

Participate in environmental initiatives and working groups, test and integrate new solutions.

Develop a best‑practice catalogue to support ongoing improvement.

Profil According to our hiring managers, you'll be a great fit if:

You are an

engineering school or university graduate , with a degree in

Environmental Science ,

Engineering , or a related field.

You understand the basis of environmental audits standards, and of basic safety programs (firefighting is a bonus!).

To succeed in data analysis, visualization, and storage, proficiency in tools like

Power BI ,

SharePoint , and

Excel

is welcomed.

You will need to juggle audits, reporting, and on‑site follow‑ups.

Being structured

and

self‑driven

will make your day‑to‑day smoother and more efficient.

You define yourself as a

creative thinker

who approaches environmental challenges with

innovative solutions . Your

proactive mindset

will help you stay ahead of issues and

make a real impact on the project .

Our teams are close‑knit, and collaboration is key. Your

curiosity

and

sociability

will help you integrate quickly, adapt to different environments, and effectively engage with the on‑site teams across the project.

Your everyday life will be in

English : you need to feel

confident enough about your English level

in writing and speaking.

Having your

driving license

is necessary.

Next steps?

If you like what you're reading and feel you could be up for the task, let's meet!

We'll have a first quick phone encounter to ensure we are aligned on what you're looking for and what we can offer, before exploring these elements further during a second Teams meeting.

If we are still aligned, it will be time for you to meet The RLE Project's Environment Manager.

Welcome onboard!

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