Transportation Construction Engineer

wight· Transportation & Infrastructure
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📍 Darien, Illinois, United States

About this role

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the Resident Engineer through coordination and communication with various project stakeholders to ensure project and client success
  • Composure and diplomatic problem solving
  • Analyze applicable codes, standards, and specifications for compliance
  • Perform general field inspection of Road and Bridge Construction
  • Measure, calculate, and report installed quantities
  • Monitor materials sampling and testing schedules
  • Monitor and analyze progress of contractor’s work
  • Maintain various reports and project control documents
  • Perform onsite surveys of existing site conditions and documenting field measurements and observations.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to interact with a variety of internal clients. 
  • Participate in cross-discipline career development. Engage in continuous learning opportunities, attend industry events, and participate in internal training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Proactively accepts tasks beyond the primary scope and adjusts to changing priorities to ensure project success, team collaboration, and firm excellence.
  • Field work is required, which could include nights and weekends.
  • Various additional project tasks as required

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

  • Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in Construction, Engineering or Architecture
  • Relevant experience preferred
  • Self-directed with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Bluebeam, and/or CAD fluency preferred
  • A sense of humor
  • Valid driver’s license

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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This Transportation Construction Engineer role at wight is based in Darien, Illinois, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Transportation Construction Engineer at wight belong to?
This Transportation Construction Engineer position is part of the Transportation & Infrastructure department at wight. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Transportation Construction Engineer position at wight was posted on Feb 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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