Resident Engineer - Wastewater

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental; 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

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Resident Engineer in Aurora, IL. This role involves construction oversight for a major wastewater treatment facility, ensuring compliance with project plans and regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of construction engineering experience, preferably with wastewater projects, and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401K plan, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on‑site representative for Fehr Graham during construction.
• Oversee daily construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders.
• Review contractor submittals and field documentation.
• Monitor construction schedules and quality control procedures.
• Identify and resolve field issues.
• Conduct and document progress meetings and site observations.
• Maintain accurate project records and correspondence.
• Communicate project updates to client stakeholders weekly.
• Support project closeout activities.

Job description

Description

Are you a trailblazer who thrives on turning ideas into reality? Ready to hit the road to success? 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. We’re all about shaping the future of our communities.

Department: Construction/CEI

Location: Aurora, IL

Compensation: $42.00 - $55.00 / hour

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Aurora, Illinois, 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.

For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a high‑visibility wastewater treatment plant project that directly impacts communities. You’ll serve as the on‑site leader during construction, gaining hands‑on experience overseeing complex infrastructure work while collaborating closely with contractors, clients, and project teams. This position provides stability, long‑term project involvement, and the chance to deepen your construction oversight expertise within a respected, growing engineering consulting firm.

Fehr Graham is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to support construction oversight for a major wastewater treatment facility project. This role will serve as the on‑site technical representative, ensuring construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, schedules, and regulatory requirements.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong communication, sound engineering judgment, and hands‑on construction oversight experience in municipal wastewater infrastructure.

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.

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 Get

• 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.

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.