Resident Engineer

UNICO Engineering, Inc.; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

UNICO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Resident Engineer to manage transportation construction projects in Northern California, acting as the owner's representative and leading client meetings.

You will review plans and specifications, ensure documentation compliance, and provide RFI/submittal responses and change orders as needed. The ideal candidate brings 8+ to 10+ years of relevant experience, a CA PE license, and a BS in CM/Civil/Structural engineering, with strong communication and team

Qualifications

• Experience leading transportation projects at local, state, and federal levels.
• B.S. in construction or civil/structural engineering and PE license.
• Ten or more years in related roles with public agency exposure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as owner's representative and lead client meetings.
• Review plans, specs, and ensure compliance with documents.
• Provide project documentation (RFI, submittals, change orders).
• Oversee field inspection and supervision of project teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulators.

Skills

Transportation contracts

Communication

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in California

Job 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.

Description

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

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering plus two (2) years of relevant construction experience, OR
• Eight (8) years of relevant Construction Engineering experience

Competitive Salary and generous benefits including health, vision, dental, life, disability, 401(k), PTO and paid holidays. Energizing, fast paced, nimble and expanding company with plenty of career growth opportunity.

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.