Wight & Company

Assistant Resident Engineer

Darien, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Construction, EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar Engineering Field, along with 5 or more years of experience working with transportation agencies such as Chicago DOT, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, or comparable organizations. An Illinois PE license is preferred, and familiarity with GPS is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Resident Engineer will coordinate and communicate with project stakeholders to ensure project success, analyze applicable codes and standards for compliance, perform field inspections of Road and Bridge Construction, measure and report installed quantities, monitor materials sampling and testing schedules, monitor and analyze contractor’s progress, maintain various reports, and lead inspection teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Transportation Agencies

GPS

Field Inspections

Code Compliance

Materials Sampling

Contractor Progress Monitoring

Report Writing

Team Leadership

Wight & Company

Integrated architecture, engineering, and construction services

About Wight & Company

Wight & Company stands out for its unique Design Led-Design Build approach, integrating architecture, engineering, construction, and transportation services, which has led to significant cost and time savings. The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in its Green Firm Certification from the Sustainable Performance Institute and its role in designing 30% of all Net-Zero buildings in Illinois. The culture at Wight & Company encourages design thinking, collaboration, and thoughtful risk-taking, fostering a dynamic and high-performance work environment.