Resident Engineer

Black & Veatch; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Resident Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Boston, MA. You will oversee construction activities, review design documents, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.

Collaboration with clients and contractors is essential to keep projects on schedule. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, with licensure (EIT/PE) preferred or in progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; licensure preferred.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing field inspections and observations.
• Experience in preparing reports, maintaining logs, and tracking issues and progress.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and clients and communicate technical information clearly.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, quality assurance practices, and applicable codes.
• On-site construction experience, preferably in owner’s representative or field engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents and shop drawings for compliance.
• Monitor construction activities for adherence to plans and specifications.
• Identify and resolve technical issues with project managers and contractors.
• Perform site inspections and document field conditions.
• Prepare technical reports and stakeholder updates.
• Support QA, witness tests, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Civil/Mechanical/Electrical eng. knowl

Interpreting drawings & specs

Field inspections & observations

Project documentation & reporting

Coordination with contractors &Clients

Safety & quality/regulatory knowledge

EIT/PE licensure progress

On-site construction experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

EIT/PE licensure preferred or in progress

Job description

Company Description

Black & Veatch is a global engineering, consulting, and construction company focused on building critical infrastructure in energy, water, telecommunications, and government services. The organization combines advanced engineering expertise with innovative technologies to deliver sustainable, resilient solutions for clients worldwide. With multidisciplinary project teams and a strong emphasis on safety and quality, Black & Veatch supports complex projects from planning through execution. Team members benefit from professional development opportunities, collaboration with technical experts, and involvement in projects that have a lasting impact on communities. The company promotes an inclusive, ethical, and performance-driven culture where individuals can grow their careers while contributing to essential infrastructure.

Role Description

The Resident Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Boston, MA, responsible for providing engineering oversight and support during the construction and implementation of infrastructure projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing design documents and shop drawings, monitoring construction activities for adherence to plans and specifications, and identifying and resolving technical issues in coordination with project managers and contractors. The Resident Engineer will perform site inspections, track progress, document field conditions, and prepare technical reports and updates for stakeholders. This role also supports quality assurance, observes testing and commissioning activities, and helps ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements. The position involves regular collaboration with clients, contractors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule, within scope, and aligned with engineering standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering knowledge related to infrastructure projects, including design principles, construction methods, and technical standards.
• Candidates should possess skills in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, reviewing submittals, and performing field inspections and observations.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in project documentation, including preparing reports, maintaining logs, and tracking issues, changes, and progress.
• Candidates should possess abilities in coordinating with contractors and clients, communicating technical information clearly, and supporting issue resolution in the field.
• Candidates should possess familiarity with safety regulations, quality assurance practices, and relevant local, state, and federal codes applicable to infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; professional licensure (EIT/PE) or progress toward licensure is preferred.
• Experience working on-site for construction or infrastructure projects, preferably in an owner’s representative, resident engineer, or field engineering capacity.
• Ability to work on-site in Boston, MA, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.