Resident Engineer

Luster National

Location

Washington, USA

Posted

10 days ago

Department

West Region

Salary

$125k-$165k

What they actually want (must-haves)

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, construction engineering, engineering technology, or architecture, or related field
10+ years of construction management, resident engineering, or construction engineering and inspection experience for large (> $500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects
Experience administering construction contracts in the field, including submittals, requests for information, change management, and progress payments
Experience serving as the primary point of contact for formal contract communications
Experience coordinating and directing inspection staff across concurrent work fronts
Experience delivering construction management services as an owner’s representative for a major transit or DOT agency

Nice to have

Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or construction engineering
Active professional certifications and licenses such as PE registration issued by the applicable state authority, CCM (CMAA), and/or PMP (PMI)
Experience administering construction adjacent to or within an active transportation system in a dense urban environment
Experience on light rail or commuter rail construction, including guideway, station, trackwork, or systems elements
Experience on underground station or soft ground tunneling construction, including sequential excavation method, pressurized face tunnel boring, or deep cut-and-cover excavation

What the job really is

The Resident Engineer position involves supporting large transit capital programs, such as light rail and bus corridors, by overseeing construction contracts and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and schedule commitments. Responsibilities include coordinating inspection coverage, managing contract communications, reviewing project schedules, and maintaining construction records. This role is for future openings and candidates will be added to a talent pool for upcoming needs.

Benefits

Unlimited flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
Long-term disability insurance

Things to weigh

This posting is for future roles, not for an immediate opening, which may affect the urgency of the application process.
The role requires significant experience (10+ years) in large-scale projects, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates.
The responsibilities and scope may vary based on the skill level of the selected candidate, which could lead to different experiences for different hires.

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