Resident Engineer

UNICO Engineering, Inc.; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and Dependent Care FSA

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

UNICO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Resident Engineer to act as owner’s representative on transportation projects in Northern California.

You will lead client and contractor meetings, review plans, and ensure adherence to specifications, while providing thorough project documentation and coordinating field inspections. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in transportation or related facilities projects, strong verbal and written communication, and a CA PE license.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in California.
• 10+ years of industry experience in a related discipline.
• 5 years managing construction projects or working as a resident engineer for a public agency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as owner’s representative and run client and contractor meetings.
• Review plans and specifications and ensure compliance with documents.
• Provide project documentation (RFI/Submittal responses, change orders, etc.).
• Oversee field inspection and supervise project inspection teams.
• Maintain project controls including cost and schedule management.
• Direct and supervise field construction activities and staff; liaise with clients/owners and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Education

BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in California

Job description

Description

Company Overview:

UNICO Engineering provides high-quality Construction Management, Land Surveying, and Systems Integration services to public and private clients. With a spirit of cooperation and partnership, UNICO focuses on responsiveness, delivering value, and meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

UNICO is a fast-growing consulting firm with significant opportunities for upward mobility. UNICO supports professional development and continuing education. Fun, flexible work environment and competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities:

The Resident Engineer will be responsible for successful completion of construction projects. Specific responsibilities include being an owner’s representative, attending and running client and contractor meetings, reviewing plans and specifications and ensuring compliance with documents, providing project documentation in the form of letters, RFI/Submittal responses, change orders, etc., overseeing field inspection, supervising project inspection teams, and providing technical guidance and quality assurance, maintaining project controls including cost and schedule management. Must have experience working in a team environment, and have the ability to direct and supervise field construction activities and staff, office engineering, inspection, materials testing, field contract administration, and to act as liaison with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, design professionals, public involvement and regulatory agencies.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience leading local, state and federally funded transportation contracts for projects located in Northern California.
• 8+ years relevant industry experience, familiar with transportation, transit or operational facilities type projects.
• Types of infrastructure projects include civil improvements, structural facilities, electrical and mechanical systems, underground utilities, earthwork, TOD, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Requirements

• BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer in California
• 10+ years of industry experience in a related discipline (as a design engineer, field engineer, construction engineer, project engineer, engineering manager, or military construction engineer)
• 5 years managing construction projects or working as a resident engineer for a public agency
• Possess a valid driver's license and clear DMV record
• Must have the ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check

Competitive Salary and generous benefits including health, vision, dental, life, disability, 401K, PTO and paid holidays. Energizing, fast-paced, nimble and expanding company with plenty of opportunities for career growth.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, UNICO Engineering considers applicants for all positions without regard to race (including natural hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision‑making, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law