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Assistant Resident Engineer

STV · Chicago, IL · $147,000–$180,000 a year · Full time

Posted May 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you supervised inspectors. How did you make sure coverage and documentation were solid?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead and mentor field staff so nothing goes unrecorded.

Describe a time you had to write a recommendation to an agency on a difficult construction issue.

What they are checking: Whether they can write clear correspondence that helps the client make decisions.

Do you hold a PE or CCM, and how has your experience prepared you for this resident engineer path?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the stated licensing and experience requirements and see this as a career step.

What would you do

An inspector reports that a concrete pour does not meet spec. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they document nonconforming work properly and drive corrective action on time.

The contractor submits a change order you think is overpriced. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they evaluate change orders independently and negotiate on the owner's behalf.

The contractor's superintendent is hostile toward your inspectors. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can protect their team and keep a professional working relationship with the contractor.

About the work

How familiar are you with CTDOT's CEI process and contract administration requirements?

What they are checking: Whether they know the specific state agency procedures the role requires.

Walk me through how you review a contractor submittal against the specifications.

What they are checking: Whether they verify submissions carefully instead of passing them to the designer without review.

What makes a daily work report complete and accurate, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that DWRs become the record for payments, claims and disputes.

How do you track contractor progress against the critical path on a highway or bridge job?

What they are checking: Whether they monitor schedule performance and raise concerns before milestones are missed.

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The full job description

As published by STV.

STV is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for our Transportation Group in Chicago, IL. Responsibilities: • Oversee and direct construction projects related to highway/bridges, facilities/buildings, or rail/transit projects from conception to closeout. • Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements by reviewing and verifying contractor submissions. • Identify and document nonconforming work and ensure timely corrective action • Oversee and manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and change orders. • Review and ensure DWR’s are completed accurately and timely • Monitor contractor performance, project schedules, milestones, project progress, and critical path • Supervise and mentor inspectors and field technicians to ensure proper coverage and documentation. • Serve as the primary contact with CTDOT and project stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and agency representatives, to facilitate project success. • Prepare correspondence, reports, and recommendations regarding construction issues. • Required Qualifications: • Professional Engineering License (PE) with 8 years of experience or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) with 10 years of experience. Experience on transportation infrastructure projects preferred. • Strong understanding of CTDOT CEI processes, contract administration, and construction documentation. • Knowledge of construction materials and methods • Ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations. • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Valid driver’s license and ability to work on-site as needed. Preferred Qualifications: • Working knowledge of COMPASS and AASHTOWare Project • NETTCP – Concrete Inspector, ACI – Concrete Certification, NETTCP – HMA Paving Inspector, NACE, AMP, or BCI – Coating Inspector, and ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certifications. • Professional Engineer License no required is preferred *****Salary range $147k to $180k***** Compensation Range: $146,678.11 - $167,632.13 STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

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