Resident Engineer Transit/Rail - AECOM

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The Transportation Business Line of AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Resident Engineer for immediate employment in Chicago, IL. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in the Construction Engineering and Management industry and have a proven track record of major successful projects for transit and rail projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provides technical direction and guidance to staff and subordinate engineers/inspectors, enforces company and project policies, maintains close client interface, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule
• Supervises field staff, coordinates field activities, and provides project progress reports to the Client and AECOM Department Manager
• Prepares and manages quality and safety plans for the project
• Work with the Department Manager on development and execution of significant project pursuits and delivery
• Assist the Department Manager to formulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for major pursuits, helping in proposal efforts and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects
• Establish relationships with external clients and customers, including industry associations and other potential consultant team members and construction contractors
• Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or AA/AS (US) + 10 years of related experience or Diploma/Certificate (Canada) + 10 years of related experience or HS/GED + 12 years of related experience
• Valid Driver’s License required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois is preferred.
• 10 + years of resident engineering experience managing transit/rail construction projects
• Experience in client prepositioning activities, team (internal and external partners) and proposal development
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Sponsorship is not offered for this role

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.