Resident Engineer - Construction Services

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact.

Position Overview

Clark Dietz is seeking a Resident Engineer to work in our Northern Illinois Construction Team This position will provide construction phase engineering services to the IL Tollway and IDOT for transportation infrastructure projects (roads, highways, bridges and related facilities).

This position may be based out of our Oakbrook Terrace office but will involve travelling to local project sites and working extended hours as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Represents the project owner and provides resident engineering services throughout construction.
• Directs and oversees inspectors and construction staff to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Observes and inspects critical construction elements and verifies work meets project requirements.
• Interprets plans and specifications, calculates quantities, verifies measurements and layouts, and prepares monthly pay estimates.
• Maintains project documentation, daily construction reports, project files, RFIs, and submittals.
• Assists with preparing reports, plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications.
• Collaborates with clients, contractors, sub-consultants, the public, and officials to address inquiries, resolve issues, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and PE license are required with 8+ years of progressive experience providing construction phase services on IL Tollway or IDOT projects is required.
• amiliarity with IL Tollway materials and documentation procedures and current IDOT documentation certificate is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (especially Word and Excel) for reporting is required; experience with e-Builder/Trimble, Primavera, CMMS, CEPS, Fieldsys, MISTIC, and I-MIRS is desired.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to maintain detailed daily logs and prepare project reports and submittals.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel to local project sites and work extended hours as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $107,952 - $130,520 + annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
• Support for licensure, education, and career development.
• Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

Engineering Quality of Life Starts Here

It's more than our tagline - It's something we strive to create not only for the communities we serve but also for our employee-owners who make it a reality.

You'll help shape the places people rely on every day - The roads we drive, the bridges we cross, the water we drink, and the public facilities we use. Our work improves everyday life because we're designing infrastructure our own communities depend on.

You'll keep learning and innovating - Through mentoring, Communities of Practice, collaboration, and hands-on project experience. No matter your role or experience level, you'll be encouraged to share ideas, learn new technologies, and innovate to solve challenges.

You'll build more than a career - As a 100% employee-owned company, we share knowledge and profits; celebrate each other's wins, and lead with empathy. You'll grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and work with people who want you to succeed.

We think you'll fit right in.

To learn more about us and how we are Engineering Quality of Life visit Clark Dietz

Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Salary Description

$107,952 - $130,520 + annual performance bonus.