Resident Engineer – Construction Services

At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact.

Position Overview

Clark Dietz is seeking a Resident Engineer to work in our Northern Illinois Construction Team This position will provide construction phase engineering services to the IL Tollway and IDOT for transportation infrastructure projects (roads, highways, bridges and related facilities).

This position may be based out of our Oakbrook Terrace office but will involve travelling to local project sites and working extended hours as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Represents the project owner and provides resident engineering services throughout construction.
• Directs and oversees inspectors and construction staff to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Observes and inspects critical construction elements and verifies work meets project requirements.
• Interprets plans and specifications, calculates quantities, verifies measurements and layouts, and prepares monthly pay estimates.
• Maintains project documentation, daily construction reports, project files, RFIs, and submittals.
• Assists with preparing reports, plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications.
• Collaborates with clients, contractors, sub-consultants, the public, and officials to address inquiries, resolve issues, and perform other assigned duties.