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Senior Resident Engineer - Transit and Rail

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: AECO
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 135000 - 185677 USD Yearly USD 135000.00 185677.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Resident Engineer
- Transit and Rail

  • Full-time
  • Business Group: DCS
  • Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
  • Business Line:
    Transportation
  • Work Location Model:
    On-Site
  • Primary

    Location:

    US
    - Chicago, IL - 130 East Randolph
  • Compensation: USD 135,000 - USD 185,677 - yearly

We are actively seeking a highly motivated Senior 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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Works with the Department Manager on development and execution of significant project pursuits and delivery.
  • Assists 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.
  • Establishes 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 relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Valid Driver’s License required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
  • OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Certificates.
  • 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.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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