Assistant Resident Engineer

STV Incorporated; Illinois; On-site; USD 147,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Chicago, IL seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer to oversee highway, bridge, and rail projects from conception to closeout. You will ensure contractor submissions meet contract docs, specs, and regulatory requirements, and manage daily reports, RFIs, and change orders.

The role requires a PE with 8+ years or CCM with 10+ years, with on-site work ability and strong organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• PE license required or CCM with extensive experience.
• Experience on transportation infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of CEI processes, contract administration, and docs.
• Valid driver's license and on-site work ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct highway/bridge, facilities, or rail projects from conception to closeout.
• Review contractor submissions for compliance with docs, specs, and regs.
• Manage project docs: RFIs, submittals, daily reports, change orders.
• Monitor schedules, milestones, progress, and critical path; mentor inspectors.

Skills

PE license

CCM certification

Project management

On-site supervision

Communication skills

Tools

COMPASS

AASHTOWare Project NETTCP

Concrete Inspector NETTCP

ACI Concrete Certification

NACE

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer – Chicago, IL

STV is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for our Transportation Group in Chicago, IL. Responsibilities: Oversee and direct construction projects related to highway/bridges, facilities/buildings, or rail/transit projects from conception to closeout. Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements by reviewing and verifying contractor submissions. Identify and document nonconforming work and ensure timely corrective action. Oversee and manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and change orders. Review and ensure DWR’s are completed accurately and timely. Monitor contractor performance, project schedules, milestones, project progress, and critical path. Supervise and mentor inspectors and field technicians to ensure proper coverage and documentation. Serve as the primary contact with CTDOT and project stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and agency representatives, to facilitate project success. Prepare correspondence, reports, and recommendations regarding construction issues.

Required Qualifications: Professional Engineering License (PE) with 8 years of experience or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) with 10 years of experience. Experience on transportation infrastructure projects preferred. Strong understanding of CTDOT CEI processes, contract administration, and construction documentation. Knowledge of construction materials and methods. Ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Valid driver’s license and ability to work on-site as needed.

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of COMPASS and AASHTOWare Project NETTCP – Concrete Inspector, ACI – Concrete Certification, NETTCP – HMA Paving Inspector, NACE, AMP, or BCI – Coating Inspector, and ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certifications. Professional Engineer License no required is preferred *****Salary range $147k to $180k***** Compensation Range: $146,678.11 - $167,632.13

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

About STV

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We're also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.