Component engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts.
As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects. What We're Looking For: Michael Baker is seeking a Resident Engineer to join the Construction Services team in Chicago, IL, to work on transportation and facility-related construction projects.
This role requires a hands-on engineering professional who excels in problem-solving, ensures project compliance, and delivers high-quality construction outcomes while maintaining strong relationships with contractors, client representatives, and regulatory agencies. What You'll Do: * Serve as the on-site lead for construction projects, managing daily field operations and acting as the primary point of contact. * Oversee contractor activities to ensure compliance with permits, project plans, specifications, and safety requirements. * Review and interpret contract documents, permits, design plans, shop drawings, RFIs, work schedules, and project submittals. * Monitor project progress, maintain detailed daily reports, and track quantities, materials, and work activities. * Identify and address field issues, providing engineering judgment and recommending solutions to maintain project quality, schedule and cost. * Facilitate regular progress meetings with contractors and client representatives; prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action items. * Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, field memos, claims, and other required forms and records. * Perform inspection oversight to verify work quality, materials testing compliance, and adherence to specifications. * Support cost estimating, change order evaluations, and negotiation of contractor proposals. * Ensure all construction activities comply with permits and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. * Provide leadership to inspection staff and engineering support personnel. What You Need to Succeed: * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field. * Illinois Professional Engineer licensure and/or CCM certification * 10+ years of construction engineering or construction management experience on transportation and infrastructure projects. * Strong knowledge of highway, bridge, facilities and railroad construction practices and procedures * NICET, NETTCP, ACI, ATTSA, QCIS, CESSWI certifications preferred.\ * Experience with IDOT project management and construction documentation systems Compensation The approximate compensation range for this position is $175,000 TO $195,000.
This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.
Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. Why Choose Us: * Medical, dental, vision insurance * 401k Retirement Plan * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability * Professional and personal development * Generous paid time off * Commuter and wellness benefits * Tuition Reimbursement #LI-LM1 About us Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.
We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients.
Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit.
We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.
Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
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Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed. Michale Baker is seeking a Resident Engineer to join the Construction Services team in Chicago, IL, to work on transportation and facility-related construction projects.