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Senior Resident Engineer

Wight & Company · Darien, Illinois, United States

Posted 14 days ago · $130,000 - $180,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
Wight & Company's roles stay open a median of 41 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Wight & Company's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Wight & Company
high
9 stale, 0 reposted of 20 open
Hiring momentum
25 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wight & Company's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wight & Company.

About this role

The Senior Resident Engineer at Wight & Company will lead construction project delivery teams, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while coordinating with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include supervising field inspections, overseeing materials testing, monitoring contractor progress, and mentoring inspection teams. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build effective business relationships.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois
  • 10+ years’ experience working with Chicago DOT, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, or comparable transportation agencies
  • Proven ability to lead successful teams, internally and externally
  • Proven ability to build effective business relationships

Nice to have

  • Certifications, including IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities
  • Transportation design and constructability review experience
  • Experience on transit and/or utility projects
  • Coachable and a sense of humor

What you get

  • medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
  • flexible spending
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • flexible work schedule

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is broad, individual pay based on multiple factors
  • Experience with specific transportation agencies required, may limit applicant pool
  • Role may involve high-pressure problem-solving situations

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Listed by Wight & Company on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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