Resident Engineer

EXP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement benefits

Vacation time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Resident Engineer for its Chicago office. The ideal candidate will manage infrastructure projects in the Chicago region, overseeing construction field personnel, resolving project disputes, and coordinating with clients and contractors. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and Illinois PE registration are required, alongside extensive experience in transportation and infrastructure. The role offers a salary range of $125,000 to $175,000, along with benefits including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Transportation and Infrastructure CE&I work.
• 8+ years as a Resident Engineer on complex projects.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and assigns work of construction field office personnel.
• Reviews project activities with clients to resolve disputes.
• Monitors contractor progress against approved schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Registration as Illinois Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Resident Engineer

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‑owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Your work environment at EXP

EXP’s Transportation and Infrastructure Practice provides comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering services for all types of roadway, bridge, water resource, rail, transit and aviation projects. With a unique multidisciplinary team approach, we have a history of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects. We are currently looking to grow and enhance our construction engineering and inspection (CE+I) practice and are seeking an energetic Resident Engineer to work within our Chicago Office. Reporting to the Construction Department Manager, the ideal candidate will focus on delivering infrastructure projects for a wide variety of clients throughout northeast Illinois, but with a focus on working within the Chicago Region.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Plans, reviews, and assigns work of construction field office personnel.
• Reviews project activities with client and contractor's field supervisor to resolve disputes and other project issues.
• Reads and interprets complex contract plans and specifications.
• Reads and interprets construction contract language.
• Monitors Contractor progress against approved schedules.
• Reviews/coordinates and prepares responses to project correspondence, RFIs and technical submittals.
• Proactively manages construction changes and claims and works with client to resolve.
• Leads construction meetings with clients and contractors.
• Assists client and Project Manager with stakeholder coordination.
• Works with clients and contractor to manage construction budget and schedule.
• Assists Project Manager with management of project budget, schedule and staffing.
• Assists Project Manager to maintain client communications and relationships.
• Mentors staff on CE+I responsibilities and tasks.

What Your Experience Looks Like

• 15+ years of experience in Transportation and Infrastructure CE&I work on highway, bridge or transit projects.
• 8+ years working as a Resident Engineer on projects with increasing size and complexity.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Registration as an Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification is required.
• Experienced in delivering projects for IDOT/Illinois Tollway.
• Experience delivering projects for Metra is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise staff engineers and technicians.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record and have a valid Driver’s License.
\>Possess physical mobility and stamina for construction site visits.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and swing shifts as required on assigned projects.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $175,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

About Us

Our story: With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry‑leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

About The Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.