Project Engineer / Resident Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Project / Resident Engineer
Location: Westchester
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000 – $95,000
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Project / Resident Engineer. This opportunity is with a collaborative engineering firm supporting municipal infrastructure and utility improvement projects.

Job Duties:

• Support planning, design, and construction phases of municipal infrastructure and utility projects.

• Perform field investigations, construction observation, and documentation.

• Assist with engineering reports, design calculations, plans, and specifications.

• Coordinate with contractors, municipalities, and internal technical teams.

• Review shop drawings, pay applications, RFIs, and change orders under senior engineer guidance.

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

• Support permitting submissions and coordination with regulatory agencies.

• Contribute to both design and construction oversight from project initiation through completion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in municipal engineering, sewer system analysis, or related infrastructure work.

• Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling tools such as EPA SWMM, PCSWWM, HydroFlow, HEC-HMS, or similar preferred.

• Familiarity with IDOT documentation requirements and CMMS.

• Experience with construction inspection and municipal improvement projects.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; candidates on PE track encouraged.

• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,