Assistant Resident Engineer

Wight & Company is a leading Design firm that has been rated by the Chicago Tribune as one of Chicago’s Top Workplaces!  Our mission is to implement high design projects that holistically embrace sustainable design principles.  Wight is currently in search of a Transportation Assistant Resident Engineer/Senior Inspector with a strong professional drive with great passion and self-direction, to join our collaborative and engaging Transportation practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze applicable codes, standards, and specifications for compliance
• Monitor field testing
• Performs general field inspection of construction work
• Prepare IDR’s and DCR’s
• Monitor materials sampling and testing schedules
• Documentation of NCR’s and QDR’s
• Prepare SWPPP inspection and reports
• Interface with CM Quality Coordinator
• Participate in professional societies
• Certifications including STTP-S33, IFOT Mixture Aggregate, IDOT PCC Level 1
• Monitoring the progress of contractor’s work
• Maintaining Quantity Book
• Upkeep of Daily Logs and Contractor Logs
• Conducting weekly progress meetings
• Measure/record quantities in place
• Monitoring Field Staff
• Training of Field Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 15+ years’ experience working with DOT, Illinois Tollway, or comparable transportation agencies
• Strong working knowledge of Microstation and GeoPak, or similar CADD experience
• GIS knowledge a plus
• A sense of humor

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Please view the following links for more information - EEO, EEO Supplement, and Pay Transparency.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

Last updated on Aug 8, 2024