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Senior Resident Engineer

Elucidate Staffing
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026

About the Company

Working with a leading engineering firm looking to bring on a Senior Resident Engineer to oversee major infrastructure projects across the Chicago area (Downers Grove/Lisle).



About the Role

This is a high-impact, field leadership role where you’ll be responsible for managing construction activities, leading field staff, and ensuring quality delivery on roadway, bridge, and transportation projects.



Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in IL.
  • Fifteen or more (15 ) years' experience.
  • Demonstrated success as a Resident Engineer on major transportation projects.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).



Required Skills

  • Strong experience in construction oversight (DOT / transportation projects preferred)
  • Proven leadership managing field teams and contractors
  • Ability to own projects from a construction and execution standpoint



Pay range and compensation package

$150k–$225k Compensation is highly competitive and flexible for the right person.



If you’d be open to learning more, apply or message me directly.

Salary : $145,000 - $230,000

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