Resident Engineer - Wastewater

Mannik Smith Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 57,859 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K retirement plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Resident Engineer for their Aurora, Illinois office to oversee construction activities at a wastewater treatment facility project. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in construction engineering and strong communication skills.

This is a full-time role that involves ensuring compliance with plans and overseeing daily activities, while maintaining project records and collaborating with contractors and stakeholders. Benefits include health insurance and a profit-sharing bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in construction engineering or oversight.
• Direct experience with wastewater treatment plant design or construction preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and municipal infrastructure standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site representative during construction.
• Oversee daily construction activities for compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor construction schedules and quality control procedures.

Skills

Construction engineering experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Resident Engineer - Wastewater

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Aurora, IL

Compensation: $42.00 - $55.00 / hour

Description

Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Resident Engineer who is a proven leader, mentor and strategic thinker. The role is based in our Aurora, Illinois office. This role supports construction oversight for a major wastewater treatment facility project, serving as the on‑site technical representative and ensuring construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, schedules, and regulatory requirements.

What It Takes

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in construction engineering, or construction oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related field preferred.
• Direct experience with wastewater treatment plant design or construction strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, contract administration, and municipal infrastructure standards.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary on‑site representative for Fehr Graham during construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Oversee daily construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and contract documents.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, project managers, and municipal stakeholders.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, pay applications, change orders, and field documentation.
• Monitor construction schedules, quantities, and quality control procedures.
• Identify and resolve field issues in collaboration with the project team.
• Conduct and document progress meetings and site observations.
• Maintain accurate project records, field reports, and correspondence.
• Communicate project updates to client stakeholders on a weekly basis.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists and final documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Profit‑sharing bonus planPaid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.