Construction Resident Engineer

at  Farnsworth Group

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Construction Resident Engineer located in one of our Northeast Illinois offices including Chicago, Lisle or Tinley Park, IL. You will have an opportunity to work in the field, on road and bridge construction projects.
Farnsworth Group has an immediate opportunity for a Construction Resident Engineer. The person in this position will be responsible for leading and supervising a field staff in contract management, administration, field engineering services and coordination of a mid to large size heavy highway construction projects. The candidate shall possess a strong background in construction management with residential streets, highways, bridges, utility relocation, trunk water main/sewer, retaining walls, stormwater pollution prevention implementation, traffic control review and related facilities. A person in this position is subject to occasional exposure to heavy traffic or adverse weather conditions. There are often interruptions to the work routine and must be able to think clearly and act effectively under these conditions.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE License preferred
• 8 or more years of Resident Engineering experience for transportation projects.
• 10 HR OSHA, IDOT HMA and Concrete Level 1, and IDOT Aggregates certifications
• Partnering approach to Construction Management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• IDOT, Tollway and/or Local Agency federally funded construction experience.

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