Resident Engineer Rail and Transit

Lochner•Lisle, IL

5d•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us Your impact: Project Leadership: Lead and manage rail/transit projects from pre-construction, construction, & post-construction, and commissioning phases. Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure project goals are met. Scope Management: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of workmanship in all aspects of the project. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and cost overruns. Budget and Cost Control: Monitor project budgets, control expenses, and track project costs to ensure financial objectives are met. Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and adjust as necessary to meet project milestones. Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and standards to maintain a safe working environment for all project personnel. Reporting: Provide regular project status reports to senior management and clients. Continuous Improvement: 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

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