Roadway Resident Engineer

The Will Group; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Will Group in Illinois is seeking a Roadway Resident Engineer – Night Shift to lead field activities on transportation projects and serve as the owner's representative on site.

You will oversee roadway construction, coordinate contractors, inspectors, municipalities, utilities, and stakeholders, ensure plans and safety standards are met, and manage IDOT documentation with a focus on quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of roadway construction inspection, construction engineering, or construction management experience.
• Experience with IDOT or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of roadway construction methods, materials, and specifications.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead field oversight of roadway construction projects.
• Coordinate contractors, inspectors, municipalities, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Ensure construction activities meet plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
• Manage IDOT-required documentation and project records.
• Review schedules, pay estimates, change orders, and project deliverables.
• Resolve field issues through collaboration and sound engineering judgment.

Skills

Roadway inspection

Field coordination

IDOT projects

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Electronic construction management systems

Job description

Help Build Illinois Infrastructure with The Will Group

At The Will Group, we don’t just build projects — we build solutions that strengthen communities. For nearly 40 years, our team has delivered engineering, infrastructure, supply, and program management services across the construction and utility industries.

We are looking for a Roadway Resident Engineer – Night Shift to join our growing Engineering team and support transportation infrastructure projects throughout Illinois.

This is an opportunity for an civil engineer with roadway experience who enjoys being hands‑on in the field, leading coordination efforts, solving construction challenges, and ensuring projects are delivered with quality and integrity.

What You’ll Do

As the Resident Engineer, you will serve as the owner’s representative overseeing roadway construction activities, contractor coordination, project documentation, and compliance with IDOT standards.

You will:

• Lead field oversight of roadway construction projects.
• Coordinate contractors, inspectors, municipalities, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Ensure construction activities meet plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
• Manage IDOT-required documentation and project records.
• Review schedules, pay estimates, change orders, and project deliverables.
• Resolve field issues through collaboration and sound engineering judgment.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of roadway construction inspection, construction engineering, or construction management experience.
• Experience with IDOT or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of roadway construction methods, materials, and specifications.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment.

Preferred:

IDOT certifications, EIT certification, Resident Engineer experience, or experience with electronic construction management systems.

Schedule

This position supports night shift construction operations and requires regular overnight work hours.

Compensation

$90,000 – $115,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and market factors.

Why The Will Group?

At The Will Group, our culture is built around innovation, collaboration, and the belief that "Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way."

We offer:

• Paid time off and holidays
• A collaborative team environment