Resident Engineer

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