Resident Engineer Rail and Transit
About The Position
We are currently looking for a Resident Engineer - Rail & Transit in Lisle, IL with 10 years of resident engineering experience managing rail/transit construction projects. The Resident Engineer will lead and manage rail/transit projects from pre-construction, construction, & post-construction, and commissioning phases. This role involves effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders, defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The position requires implementing and overseeing quality control processes, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies, monitoring project budgets, controlling expenses, and tracking project costs. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety protocols, providing regular project status reports, and identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation. The Resident Engineer will provide technical direction and guidance to staff, enforce company and project policies, maintain client interface, and ensure construction aligns with design, budget, and schedule. They will supervise field staff, coordinate field activities, and provide project progress reports to the client and Lochner CEI Office Manager. The role also includes preparing and managing quality and safety plans, assisting the CEI Office Manager with project pursuits and delivery, formulating and executing project opportunity capture strategies, and establishing relationships with external clients and customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineers (PE) license required
- Proven experience (10+ years) of resident engineering experience managing rail/transit construction projects
- Strong understanding of stations, facilities, rail systems, including communications, train control, OCS, traction power, and electrical design
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Valid Driver’s License required
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage rail/transit projects from pre-construction, construction, & post-construction, and commissioning phases.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure project goals are met.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of workmanship in all aspects of the project.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and cost overruns.
- Monitor project budgets, control expenses, and track project costs to ensure financial objectives are met.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and adjust as necessary to meet project milestones.
- Enforce safety protocols and standards to maintain a safe working environment for all project personnel.
- Provide regular project status reports to senior management and clients.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
- 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 Lochner CEI Office Manager.
- Prepares and manages quality and safety plans for the project.
- Work with the CEI Office Manager on development and execution of significant project pursuits and delivery.
- Assist the CEI Office 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 Lochner’s values both internally and externally.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid family leave
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
