Senior Resident Engineer - Transit and Rail

Description

The transportation business line of the company is hiring a senior resident engineer to start immediately in Chicago, IL.

The role suits someone with an established career in construction engineering and management and a record of completing major transit and rail projects.

The company is a global infrastructure firm, listed in the Fortune 500, with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. It employs over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, program and construction managers and other professionals.

The team works across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, from advisory and planning through design, engineering, and program and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Give technical direction and guidance to staff and subordinate engineers and inspectors, enforce company and project policies, and keep close contact with the client so the project is built to design, budget and schedule.
• Supervise field staff, coordinate field work, and report project progress to the client and the company department manager.
• Prepare and manage the quality and safety plans for the project.
• Work with the department manager to develop and carry out major project pursuits and their delivery.
• Help the department manager shape and execute capture strategies for projects, including teaming, positioning for major pursuits, supporting proposals, and identifying the staff needed to win and deliver work.
• Build relationships with external clients, industry associations, potential consultant team members and construction contractors.
• Act as a visible leader and trusted adviser to clients, promoting company values inside and outside the company.

Requirements

• Minimum: a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) plus 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum: a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle records (MVR) check under company policy.
• Preferred: a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• Preferred: OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certificates.
• Preferred: registration as a Professional Engineer in Illinois.
• Preferred: 10+ years of resident engineering experience managing transit or rail construction projects.
• Preferred: experience with client pre-positioning, working with internal and external partners, and developing proposals.
• Preferred: proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Conditions

Location is Chicago, IL, with an immediate start date.

You must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

The company is committed to a secure and trustworthy hiring process and treats fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, and applicant information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage.
• Benefits may also include paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Benefits may further include business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs are available to build technical and leadership skills.