Resident Engineer

trilongroup; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

An awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham is seeking a results-driven Resident Engineer to lead on-site construction oversight for transportation and municipal projects across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. You will serve as the primary liaison between contractors, clients, and internal teams, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.

The role requires a Civil Engineering/Construction Management background, 5+ years in the field, and strong knowledge of field tools like AASHTOWare, Excel, and CAD systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5+ years of experience in construction engineering, including roadway or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience with WisDOT and/or IDOT projects, specifications, and documentation procedures is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in construction inspection, documentation, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Manage and oversee day-to-day field operations for roadways, bridges, utility installations, and other civil infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, subconsultants, municipal clients, and regulatory agencies to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Perform and document field inspections, materials testing, and quality control procedures.
• Monitor construction schedules and budgets; proactively identify and address potential delays or overruns.
• Maintain accurate project records, field notes, daily reports, and change documentation.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and project-specific requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to field staff and engineering interns.
• Support project managers with closeout documentation, punch lists, and final inspections.

Skills

Construction inspection

Contract administration

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AASHTOWare Project

Microsoft Excel

CAD-based systems

Job description

Are you a results-driven Resident Engineer looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated and experienced Resident Engineer.

What’s in it for you?

As a Resident Engineer, you will oversee the daily operations of construction projects, serving as the on-site engineer and primary liaison between contractors, clients, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will bring experience with WisDOT, transportation and municipal projects, a strong understanding of civil construction practices, and a passion for delivering quality infrastructure improvements.

This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful transportation and municipal projects across Wisconsin and northern Illinois, ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, and in compliance with all applicable standards and specifications.

Where you’ll work

The position will be in office 5 days a week based in our Monroe, Wisconsin office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

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What you’ll do

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory standards.


• Manage and oversee day-to-day field operations for roadways, bridges, utility installations, and other civil infrastructure projects.


• Coordinate with contractors, subconsultants, municipal clients, and regulatory agencies to resolve issues and maintain project progress.


• Perform and document field inspections, materials testing, and quality control procedures.


• Monitor construction schedules and budgets; proactively identify and address potential delays or overruns.


• Maintain accurate project records, field notes, daily reports, and change documentation.


• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and project-specific requirements.


• Provide leadership and mentorship to field staff and engineering interns.


• Support project managers with closeout documentation, punch lists, and final inspections.

What it takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.


• Licensed EIT preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.


• 5+ years of experience in construction engineering, including roadway or municipal infrastructure projects.


• Experience with WisDOT and/or IDOT projects, specifications, and documentation procedures is highly preferred.


• Proficiency in construction inspection, documentation, and contract administration.


• Familiarity with field tools and software such as AASHTOWare Project, Microsoft Excel, and CAD-based systems.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.


• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites in the region.

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision


• Life insurance


• Disability insurance


• 401K Retirement Plan


• Profit-sharing bonus plan


• Paid time off


• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.