Resident Engineer

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people‑centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work.

At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

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• Plans, reviews, and assigns work of construction field office personnel including Lochner staff, sub-consultants and partners
• Reviews project activities with client and contractor's field supervision to resolve disputes and other project issues
• Read and Interpret complex contract plans and specifications
• Develops quality plans and performs quality management.
• Read and interpret construction contract language
• Monitor Contractor progress and compare with reviewed Progress Schedule
• Review/coordinate and prepare responses to project correspondence, RFIs and technical submittals
• Proactively manage construction changes and claims and work with client to resolve
• Leads construction meetings with clients and contractors
• Assist client and Project Manager with stakeholder coordination
• Work with client and contractor to manage construction budget and schedule
• Assist Project Manager with management of Lochner’s budget, schedule and staffing
• Assist Project Manager to maintain client communications and relationships
• Mentor staff on CEI responsibilities and tasks
• Other duties as assigned

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• 10+ years of construction engineering and inspection experience on highway, bridge, and transit infrastructure projects is required.
• Professional Engineer License (PE) in the State of Illinois is required.
• At least 5 years working as a resident engineer on projects with increasing size and complexity.
• IDOT, Tollway, and/or Cook, DuPage, Will Counties projects is preferred.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification is required
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and swing shifts as required on assigned projects
• A valid Driver’s License is required

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well‑being throughout your career. Benefits (Eligible for Full Time Employees)

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee…