Assistant Resident Engineer

Wight & Company • Darien, IL

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About The Position

Wight & Company is seeking a talented Assistant Resident Engineer to join their nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm. This role offers the opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact within a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration. The ideal candidate will be part of a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or similar Engineering Field
• 4+ years' experience working with Chicago DOT, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, or comparable transportation agencies
• Certifications, including IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities
• Coachable and a sense of humor
• Comfortable taking initiative and exercising professional judgement

Nice To Haves

• Transportation design experience is a plus
• Experience on transit and/or utility projects is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with various project stakeholders to ensure project success
• Analyze applicable codes, standards, and specifications for compliance
• Perform general field inspection of Road and Bridge Construction
• Measure, calculate, and report installed quantities
• Oversee materials sampling and testing schedules
• Monitor and analyze progress of contractor’s work
• Maintain various reports
• Monitor and lead inspection team

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• flexible spending
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level