Assistant Resident Engineer

M&J Engineering; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer to assist with daily construction inspection activities for the Virginia Department of Transportation. This role involves supervising inspection personnel, monitoring contractor operations, and ensuring compliance with plans and regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field and extensive experience in transportation construction. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, with salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years of transportation construction experience.
• Experience working on VDOT or comparable DOT transportation construction projects.
• Experience working on VDOT or comparable DOT transportation construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of daily construction inspection activities.
• Supervise field inspection personnel.
• Monitor contractor operations and compliance with VDOT specifications.
• Assist with preparation and review of payment estimates.
• Coordinate construction staging and traffic operations.
• Assist with review of contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Coordinate construction staging and maintenance of traffic operations in accordance with the VDOT Work Area Protection Manual (WAPM).
• Monitor compliance with environmental permits, erosion and sediment control plans, and safety regulations.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in resolving field issues and coordinating with VDOT personnel and contractors.
• Act on behalf of the Resident Engineer when delegated.

Skills

Transportation construction experience

Civil engineering

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

VDOT SiteManager

Job description

M&A Engineering, D.P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into a diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state, and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s affirmative action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our affirmative action plan.

M&J is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to assist the Resident Engineer with management and coordination of daily construction inspection activities for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), contractors, utility companies, local agencies, and other project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer with management and coordination of daily construction inspection activities.
• Supervise field inspection personnel and coordinate inspection coverage for contractor operations.
• Monitor contractor operations and construction progress to ensure compliance with VDOT plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Review Daily Work Reports (DWRs) and quantity documentation prepared by inspection staff.
• Assist with preparation and review of progress payment estimates, change orders, and contract modifications in VDOT SiteManager.
• Assist with review of contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Coordinate construction staging and maintenance of traffic operations in accordance with the VDOT Work Area Protection Manual (WAPM).
• Monitor compliance with environmental permits, erosion and sediment control plans, and safety regulations.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in resolving field issues and coordinating with VDOT personnel and contractors.
• Act on behalf of the Resident Engineer when delegated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of transportation construction experience.
• Experience working on VDOT or comparable DOT transportation construction projects.

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee‑owned, professional firm.

To all full‑time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.