Assistant Resident Engineer — Transportation Projects

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.

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.

Skills

Transportation construction experience

Civil engineering

Construction management

Education

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

Job description

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.