Senior Resident Engineer

<p>Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight &amp; Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead construction project delivery team towards client-defined success</li> <li>Coordinate and communicate with various project stakeholders</li> <li>Composure and diplomatic problem solving</li> <li>Analyze applicable codes, standards, and specifications for compliance</li> <li>Supervise general field inspection of Road and Bridge Construction including measurement, calculation, and reporting of installed quantities</li> <li>Oversee materials sampling and testing schedules</li> <li>Monitor and analyze progress of contractor’s work</li> <li>Maintain various reports</li> <li>Mentor and lead inspection team</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>BACKGROUND &amp; EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited college or university</li> <li>Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois</li> <li>10+ years’ experience working with Chicago DOT, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, or comparable transportation agencies</li> <li>Proven ability to lead successful teams, internally and externally</li> <li>Proven ability to build effective business relationships</li> <li>Certifications, including IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities</li> <li>Transportation design and constructability review experience is a plus</li> <li>Experience on transit and/or utility projects is a plus</li> <li>Coachable and a sense of humor</li> <li>Comfortable taking initiative and exercising professional judgement</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Salary Range</strong>: $130,000 - $180,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.</p> <p>Wight &amp; Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balanc