Senior Resident Engineer - Transit and Rail

AECOM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM's Transportation Business Line seeks a Senior Resident Engineer in Chicago, IL to lead field staff on major transit and rail projects, ensuring design, budget and schedule adherence while maintaining safety and quality.

Requirements include a BA/BS with 8+ years of experience (or equivalent); preferred PE in Illinois, OSHA 10/30, and strong client interface. Travel and onboarding at a local office are expected.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical direction and guidance to staff and subordinate engineers/inspectors, enforces company and project policies, maintains close client interface, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
• Supervises field staff, coordinates field activities, and provides project progress reports to the Client and AECOM Department Manager.
• Prepares and manages quality and safety plans for the project.
• Work with the Department Manager on development and execution of significant project pursuits and delivery.
• Assist the Department Manager to formulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for major pursuits, helping in proposal efforts and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects.
• Establish relationships with external clients and customers, including industry associations and other potential consultant team members and construction contractors.
• Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM's values both internally and externally.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client interface

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The Transportation Business Line of AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Resident Engineer for immediate employment in Chicago, IL. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in the Construction Engineering and Management industry and have a proven track record of major successful projects for transit and rail projects.

• Provides technical direction and guidance to staff and subordinate engineers/inspectors, enforces company and project policies, maintains close client interface, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule
• Supervises field staff, coordinates field activities, and provides project progress reports to the Client and AECOM Department Manager
• Prepares and manages quality and safety plans for the project
• Work with the Department Manager on development and execution of significant project pursuits and delivery
• Assist the Department Manager to formulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for major pursuits, helping in proposal efforts and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects
• Establish relationships with external clients and customers, including industry associations and other potential consultant team members and construction contractors
• Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM's values both internally and externally

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid Driver's License require

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Certificates
• Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois is preferred.
• 10 + years of resident engineering experience managing transit/rail construction projects
• Experience in client prepositioning activities, team (internal and external partners) and proposal development
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not offered for this role

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $135000 to $185000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.