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Resident Engineer

ESPO Corporation
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026

RESIDENT ENGINEER

Location:
Chicago, IL
Job Type and Duration: Permanent Direct hire
Pay rate: $60-65/ PER HOUR (depending on experience)


A water and Wastewater Engineering firm, located in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, is seeking to employ a Project Engineer to provide construction management services for clients located in Chicago, IL..

The job requires providing construction management services for a project involving grouting and earth work.

RESPONSIBILTIES
  • Observe and document quality, quantity, conformance, and progress of work.
  • Conduct progress meetings.
  • Coordinate and document on-site testing.
  • Prepare construction progress documentation.
  • Inspect materials delivered to the site to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Prepare project correspondence directed to the Contractor.
  • Prepare daily and weekly progress reports.
  • Use a web-based system to log and keep track of project submittals.
  • Review change order requests.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management with 5 to 10 years of experience in water and wastewater or related projects.
  • Construction management experience with multi-million-dollar projects.
  • Supervision of General Contractor's work.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Full-time position.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Health insurance and dental plan
  • Holiday time off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Retirement Program
ESPO Corporation
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please contact us directly.

Salary : $124,800 - $135,200

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