Resident Engineer Rail and Transit - Lisle, IL

About the role

Lochner, an Egis company, is recruiting for a Resident Engineer - Rail & Transit position in Lisle, IL. This role involves leading and managing rail/transit construction projects from pre-construction through post-construction and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage rail/transit projects from pre-construction, construction, & post-construction, and commissioning phases.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure project goals are met.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of workmanship in all aspects of the project.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and cost overruns.
• Monitor project budgets, control expenses, and track project costs to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and adjust as necessary to meet project milestones.
• Enforce safety protocols and standards to maintain a safe working environment for all project personnel.
• Provide regular project status reports to senior management and clients.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides technical direction and guidance to staff and subordinate engineers/inspectors, enforces company and project policies, maintains close client interface, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Supervises field staff, coordinates field activities, and provides project progress reports to the client and Lochner CEI Office Manager.
• Prepares and manages quality and safety plans for the project.
• Works with the CEI Office Manager on development and execution of significant project pursuits and delivery.
• Affirms project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for major pursuits, helps in proposal efforts, and identifies required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects.
• Builds and maintains relationships with external clients and customers, including industry associations and other potential consultant team members and construction contractors.
• Acts as a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting Lochner’s values both internally and externally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineers (PE) license required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Proven experience (10+ years) of resident engineering experience managing rail/transit construction projects.
• Strong understanding of stations, facilities, rail systems, including communications, train control, OCS, traction power, and electrical design.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Qualifications

• Commitment to joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.
• Lochner Provides An Extensive Total Rewards Package That Includes Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Retail Plan with Employer Match.
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible).
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3.
• Education and Training Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service.

Benefits

• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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