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Senior Resident Engineer

Wight & Company
Location
Darien, Illinois, United States
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Transportation & Infrastructure
Salary
$130,000 - $180,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois
  • 10+ years’ experience working with Chicago DOT, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, or comparable transportation agencies
  • Proven ability to lead successful teams, internally and externally
  • Proven ability to build effective business relationships
Nice to have
  • Certifications, including IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities
  • Transportation design and constructability review experience
  • Experience on transit and/or utility projects
  • Coachable and a sense of humor
What the job really is

The Senior Resident Engineer at Wight & Company will lead construction project delivery teams, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while coordinating with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include supervising field inspections, overseeing materials testing, monitoring contractor progress, and mentoring inspection teams. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build effective business relationships.

Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
  • flexible spending
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • flexible work schedule
Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided is broad, individual pay based on multiple factors
  • Experience with specific transportation agencies required, may limit applicant pool
  • Role may involve high-pressure problem-solving situations
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