Assistant Resident Engineer; Highway​/Interstate

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Assistant Resident Engineer (Highway / Interstate) – Chicago, IL. Support the Resident Engineer by providing technical assistance, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring project success through effective oversight of field activities, coordination with contractors, maintaining client relationships, and supporting adherence to budget and schedule requirements.

• Project Delivery and Support: Support the safe, on‑time, on‑budget, and high‑quality delivery of projects. Assist with day‑to‑day project activities from pre‑construction through closeout.
• Contract Compliance and Documentation: Assist in verifying and documenting contract compliance, reviewing project drawings and specifications, and providing recommendations to the client. Review and help route project deliverables, including submittals, RFIs, work plans, schedules, and meeting minutes.
• Coordination and Communication: Assist in coordinating contractors’ work activities, support and participate in internal and external project meetings, and contribute to the contractor invoice review process. Help communicate project status to clients and stakeholders.
• Closeout and Reporting: Support project closeout activities, including documentation, warranties, O&Ms, punch lists, and final change management and invoicing documentation. Maintain logs, reports, and other documentation required for project reporting.
• Quality Assurance and Client Interaction: Assist with Quality Assurance inspections in coordination with construction contractors. Support client interaction and coordination among internal and external project stakeholders.
• Mitigating and Resolving Construction Issues: Proactively identify potential construction issues and assist in developing solutions to minimize delays, rework, and impacts to schedule or budget, while meeting client expectations.

• BA/BS + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• MVR is required.

• 6 years of related experience or equivalent experience and/or education.
• Prior IDOT and Tollway experience.
• IL PE preferred.

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $86,000 to $125,000 per year.

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

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects locally and globally, transforming the industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.