Resident Engineer

Job Description

Resident Engineer

Hancock Engineering Company | Westchester, Illinois

Salary Range: $100,000-$140,000 annually

Hancock Engineering Company is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to lead construction engineering services for municipal and federally funded infrastructure projects throughout the western suburbs of Chicago.

This position is ideal for a construction engineering professional who understands the documentation, materials, and administrative requirements associated with IDOT and federally funded projects. The Resident Engineer will provide on-site project leadership, represent municipal clients during construction, and help ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with plans, specifications, funding requirements, and applicable standards.

Hancock Engineering anticipates a particularly active 2027 construction season and is hiring two Resident Engineers to support its growing project workload.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the Resident Engineer on municipal capital improvement and public infrastructure projects.
• Lead construction engineering from preconstruction through final inspection and acceptance.
• Oversee roadway reconstruction, water main replacement, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sidewalk, streetscape, drainage, and utility improvement projects.
• Administer IDOT, federally funded, MFT-funded, and locally funded municipal projects.
• Maintain accurate materials, quantity, funding, and project documentation.
• Review contractor progress and prepare or oversee pay estimates.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, claims, schedules, field issues, and project closeout requirements.
• Lead construction meetings and represent the municipal client throughout the project.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, municipal staff, and project stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Resident Engineers, construction inspectors, and junior project staff.
• Maintain strong working relationships with municipal clients and community representatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 10 or more years of municipal construction engineering or related public infrastructure experience.
• Experience serving as a Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or comparable project leader.
• Direct experience administering IDOT or federally funded public works projects.
• Strong understanding of IDOT documentation requirements, materials documentation, and Construction and Materials Management System processes.
• Familiarity with construction inspection practices, municipal improvement projects, and public-sector project administration.
• Experience with roadway, water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage, streetscape, sidewalk, or utility projects.
• Illinois Professional Engineer license is preferred, or the ability to obtain Illinois licensure through reciprocity.
• Strong communication, documentation, leadership, and organizational skills.

Why Join Hancock Engineering?

Hancock Engineering has served Chicago-area municipalities since 1911. Our Resident Engineers work directly with municipal clients and play a visible role in delivering infrastructure improvements that affect residents, businesses, and communities throughout the region.

The firm combines the stability of a long-established municipal engineering practice with the opportunity to influence its next phase. Experienced Resident Engineers will be positioned to mentor a growing group of early-career professionals and pursue broader project or company leadership opportunities over time.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range of $100,000-$140,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Annual discretionary bonus, typically approximately 5-10%.
• Employer-paid family health insurance premiums.
• Employer retirement contribution of approximately 6.5-8% of salary, based on position.
• Approximately three to five weeks of paid time off, depending on experience.
• Mileage reimbursement at the applicable standard rate.
• Projects generally located within approximately 30 minutes of the Westchester office.
• Collaborative, close-knit environment with strong employee retention and regular company activities.

Hancock Engineering Company is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

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