Resident Engineer

Ciorba Group, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciorba Group, Inc. is looking for a skilled Resident Engineer to oversee construction projects in Peoria, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, along with 8-10 years of relevant construction experience and an Illinois PE license. Responsibilities include preparing construction documentation, managing project teams, and coordinating with clients. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on projects.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of construction experience.
• Licensed Illinois Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Resident Engineer on construction projects involving roadway, bridge and underground improvements.
• Prepare all construction documentation per IDOT BLR&S requirements.
• Coordinate directly with the client, providing daily or weekly reporting.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage team members

On-site re-design capability

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Certified in IDOT’s Documentation of Contract Quantities

Job description

Ciorba Group is an employee‑owned, people‑first engineering firm that delivers innovative solutions to solve real‑world problems and improve communities. For almost 100 years, we've provided comprehensive engineering services for infrastructure improvement projects. We have offices in Chicago, Peoria, and Crown Point. Join our team and you will help provide engineering solutions on major infrastructure improvements across the Midwest for various DOT's, counties, and municipalities.

The Resident Engineer serves as a project’s technical expert with the responsibility to make decisions and interpretations affecting the outcome of a constructed project. A licensed professional is required. Tasks performed require broad knowledge of engineering fundamentals with no immediate supervision needed. The Resident Engineer may work on several projects at one time, reporting to the assigned Project Manager and Group Manager. A Resident Engineer will serve as the lead on small to mid‑sized construction projects or as the Assistant Resident Engineer on larger infrastructure construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Resident Engineer on construction projects involving roadway, bridge and underground improvements using local, state, and federal funding.
• Prepare all construction documentation per IDOT BLR&S requirements using CMMS, or similar detailed local agency required documentation.
• Measure and calculate pay item quantities, prepare contractor pay applications, and oversee preparation of construction record drawings.
• Develop change orders and pay estimates
• The ability to complete on site re‑design when issues/conflicts are found.
• Coordinate directly with the client providing daily or weekly reporting, preparing for and chairing preconstruction meetings, and responding directly to the client with project issues.
• The ability to work closely and manage other team members and positively interact with the public.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited school
• 8-10 years of construction experience
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Certified in IDOT’s Documentation of Contract Quantities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to learn through on the job mentoring and training