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Assistant Resident Engineer

STV, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

STV is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for our Transportation Group in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and direct construction projects related to highway/bridges, facilities/buildings, or rail/transit projects from conception to closeout.
  • Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements by reviewing and verifying contractor submissions.
  • Identify and document nonconforming work and ensure timely corrective action
  • Oversee and manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and change orders.
  • Review and ensure DWR's are completed accurately and timely
  • Monitor contractor performance, project schedules, milestones, project progress, and critical path
  • Supervise and mentor inspectors and field technicians to ensure proper coverage and documentation.
  • Serve as the primary contact with CTDOT and project stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and agency representatives, to facilitate project success.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and recommendations regarding construction issues.

Required Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineering License (PE) with 8 years of experience or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) with 10 years of experience. Experience on transportation infrastructure projects preferred.
  • Strong understanding of CTDOT CEI processes, contract administration, and construction documentation.
  • Knowledge of construction materials and methods
  • Ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work on-site as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of COMPASS and AASHTOWare Project
  • NETTCP - Concrete Inspector, ACI - Concrete Certification, NETTCP - HMA Paving Inspector, NACE, AMP, or BCI - Coating Inspector, and ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certifications.
  • Professional Engineer License no required is preferred

*****Salary range $147k to $180k*****

Compensation Range:

$146,678.11 - $167,632.13

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) * Paid Holidays (9 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

 

Salary : $147,000 - $180,000

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