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Resident Engineer
Department: Construction/CEI
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Aurora, IL
Reporting To: Alberto Sanchez
Compensation: $47.00 - $57.00 / hour
Description
Are you eager to work on diverse construction & engineering projects? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Senior Engineering Technician. We're all about shaping the future of our communities. We need an enthusiastic engineering technician eager to tackle a wide range of projects. If you're hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.
What's in it for you?
We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As one of our engineering techs, you'll have the chance to grow professionally and make a real impact on improving the communities where our clients live and work. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of talented professionals who bring passion to their craft.
Where you'll work
The position is based in our Aurora, Illinois office, but as a Resident Engineer, you'll be where the action is, on the job sites, in the thick of construction. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It's even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other's personal and professional growth.
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What you'll do
The qualified candidate will provide support to the engineering functions of the firm. They would understand and interpret drawings, plans, details, and specifications in the field on construction projects. They will also be comfortable with taking field measurements and managing construction projects. Field work will primarily consist of construction observation and documentation of work in progress, keeping daily records of quantities and activities, verifying material specifications, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Also, the candidate will be required to assist with tracking requests for information, change orders, and contractor and client communications.

1. Field measurements for record drawings and verifying compliance to plan will utilize some survey equipment, such as GPS, optical or laser lever, and hand tools, such as measuring rod and tape. On-the-job-training will be provided as needed
2. Works independently in the field with oversight by the engineer of record and project manager. Has authority, as given by project manager, to stop construction jobs if it appears contractors are deviating from design or materials as specified
3. Office work may include review of drawings or specifications as part of our QC/QA program, as well as responding to requests for information, change orders, or other project related correspondence
4. Maintain equipment used in the field and in the office
5. A team player and understands the need to maintain client confidentiality of all project work
6. Overtime work will be standard during construction season

What it takes

1. Associate Degree in Construction Technology, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Technology from a technical college or institution required
2. 5-10 years of construction related project experience required
3. Must be familiar with technical measurement, surveying, and reading and interpreting construction plans
4. Familiarity with Microsoft Office required
5. Familiarity with Bluebeam preferred
6. CAD experience preferred
7. Able to perform observation duties for construction projects, recording data, taking measurements, and verify activities & quantities in relation to plan and specification documents
8. Able to effectively communicate information to co-workers and contractors

What you'll getYou'll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham's people, culture and projects on our website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
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