CEI Resident Engineer

AECOM; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a highly qualified Resident Engineer to supervise on-site construction inspection in San Antonio, Texas. You will conduct routine inspections of civil infrastructure, identify defects, document contract compliance, and deliver detailed reports to management, ensuring construction quality remains aligned with project requirements.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, a Texas PE license or eligibility, and the ability to coordinate with contractors and the project team to

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering and 8+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Registered professional engineer and able to obtain Texas license within 45 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass MVR check per policy.
• US citizenship is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Observes Contractor’s construction activities.
• Accepts work in compliance with contract documents; rejects nonconforming work and logs it.
• Coordinates upcoming work with Contractor and verifies against look ahead schedules.
• Reviews contract requirements, submittals, shop drawings and related docs.
• Communicates daily with Project Manager and Contractor’s field team.
• Tracks progress and monitors schedule adherence; provides input on payments.
• Inspects work for conformance; documents all nonconforming work with reports, photos, videos.
• Verifies time and materials or force account work.
• Ensures work performed per contract; maintains daily/monthly logs and reports.
• Prepares field orders/change orders with input for construction changes.
• Maintains As-Built drawings and reviews look-ahead schedules for accuracy.
• Monitors QA/QC testing and material testing scheduling.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational ability

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas

Tools

AASHTO SiteManager

APCM (AASHTOWare Project)

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Work with Us. Change the World.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Resident Engineer for construction inspection services to oversee construction in San Antonio, Texas. The Resident Engineer is a full-time on-site role. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting routine inspections of civil infrastructure, identifying defects and potential hazards, and documenting contract compliance. You will also be responsible for producing detailed reports and communicating findings to management and have the primary responsibility for assuring quality of the construction.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Observes Contractor’s construction activities.
• Accepts work completed in compliance with contract documents, rejects defective work, maintains log of rejected work, assists with resolution of construction issues.
• Coordinates with Contractor to identify upcoming work; verifies upcoming work against issued look ahead schedules.
• Reviews contract requirements, submittals, shop drawings, and other associated documentation.
• Communicates daily with AECOM’s Project Manager and Contractor's field team in execution of their duties.
• Tracks progress of work in the field. Monitors Contractor’s adherence to schedule and provides input on Contractor’s payment requests.
• Inspects work for conformance with contract documents, approved change orders, clarifications, etc.; identifies and reports all nonconforming work; documents all work with daily reports, photos and videos.
• Tracks and verifies Contractor time and material or force account work.
• Conducts inspections to ensure that the work is performed in compliance with the contract documents.
• Ensures delivered materials comply with approved submittals, TxDOT standards and is the correct product from approved vendors.
• Observes and approves Contractor’s testing and QA/QC activities.
• Schedules and monitors AECOM quality assurance testing of materials.
• Maintains necessary project documentation, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports and logs.
• Prepares other required field documentation as necessary.
• Provides input for construction changes. Assist with preparation and negotiation of field orders and change orders.
• Tracking quantities installed on daily basis and prepare T&M reports as appropriate.
• Observes implementation of health and safety procedures and practices.
• Verifies Contractor maintenance of As-Built drawings; confirm with Contractor that this is being carried out; review look-ahead schedules. Verification that work is in accordance with the approved shop drawing and sample Submittals.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Registered professional engineer and capable of obtaining a license in Texas within 45 days of hire.
• A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• US citizenship is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of QC and QA of internal and external workflows including document management and control.
• Extensive experience with AASHTO SiteManager or AASHTOWare Project- Construction and Materials (APCM)
• Registered professional engineer in Texas.
• 10+ years of experience in Heavy Civil Construction of highways, freeways, bridges and interchanges.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Extensive knowledge of Texas DOT standard specifications and plan standards.
• Knowledge and experience with Scheduling software (i.e. Microsoft Project, P6, etc), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager on projects of at least $100 million.
• Organizational ability – able to plan, prioritize, organize, and monitor activities and projects.
• Experience managing a medium-sized group of professional and/or technical staff.
• Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach.

Additional Information

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $120000 to $215000.

Work Location Model: On-Site

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

USD 120000 - USD 215000 - yearly