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Resident Engineer Department: Construction/CEI Employment Type: Full Time Location: Monroe, WI Compensation: $34.00 - $42.00 / hour Description Are you a results-driven Resident Engineer looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated and experienced Resident Engineer. What’s in it for you? As a Resident Engineer, you will oversee the daily operations of construction projects, serving as the on-site engineer and primary liaison between contractors, clients, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will bring experience with WisDOT, transportation and municipal projects, a strong understanding of civil construction practices, and a passion for delivering quality infrastructure improvements. This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful transportation and municipal projects across Wisconsin and northern Illinois, ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, and in compliance with all applicable standards and specifications. Where you’ll work The position is based in our Monroe, Wisconsin , office. At Fehr Graham, we 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. Go beyond the job ad: Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Municipal Engineering - Fehr Graham What you’ll do Serve as the primary on-site representative for construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory standards. Manage and oversee day-to-day field operations for roadways, bridges, utility installations, and other civil infrastructure projects. Coordinate with contractors, subconsultants, municipal clients, and regulatory agencies to resolve issues and maintain project progress. Perform and document field inspections, materials testing, and quality control procedures. Monitor construction schedules and budgets; proactively identify and address potential delays or overruns. Maintain accurate project records, field notes, daily reports, and change documentation. Ensure adherence to safety protocols and project-specific requirements. Provide leadership and mentorship to field staff and engineering interns. Support project managers with closeout documentation, punch lists, and final inspections. What it takes Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred. Licensed EIT preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus. 5+ years of experience in construction engineering, including roadway or municipal infrastructure projects. Experience with WisDOT and/or IDOT projects, specifications, and documentation procedures is highly preferred. Proficiency in construction inspection, documentation, and contract administration. Familiarity with field tools and software such as AASHTOWare Project, Microsoft Excel, and CAD-based systems. Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites in the region. What you’ll get You’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. We may use AI-powered tools to support administrative aspects of recruiting, including sourcing support and note-taking. These tools do not evaluate candidates or influence screening, interview, or hiring decisions. Every candidate is reviewed and assessed by human recruiters and hiring managers. 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. #LI-MH1
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.