Assistant Resident Engineer

Wight & Co.; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight & Company, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and construction firm, is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer. This role involves coordinating project stakeholders, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with codes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and significant experience with transportation agencies. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with Chicago DOT, IDOT, or similar.
• Certifications including IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities.
• Illinois PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with project stakeholders.
• Perform general field inspection of Road and Bridge Construction.
• Monitor and analyze progress of contractor’s work.

Skills

Composure

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS knowledge

Job description

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Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with various project stakeholders to ensure project success
• Composure and diplomatic problem solving
• Analyze applicable codes, standards, and specifications for compliance
• Perform general field inspection of Road and Bridge Construction
• Measure, calculate, and report installed quantities
• Monitor materials sampling and testing schedules
• Monitor and analyze progress of contractor’s work
• Maintain various reports
• Monitor and lead inspection team
  
  
  

Background & Experience Expectations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar Engineering Field
• 5+ years’ experience working with Chicago DOT, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, or comparable transportation agencies
• Certifications including IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities
• GPS knowledge a plus
• Illinois PE license preferred
• A sense of humor
  
  
  

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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