Resident Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Maine; On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental and visão

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Maine seeks a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team. You will lead inspectors on bridge and highway projects, document daily activities, and ensure work aligns with specifications.

A strong focus on leadership and field execution helps communities move infrastructure forward. The role requires 6+ years in construction engineering/inspection, a 10-hour OSHA credential, and a US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience.
• 10-hour OSHA certification.
• Valid US driver's license.
• MaineDOT/municipal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MaineDOT Standard Specifications.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspectors or act as a solo inspector for construction inspection of bridge/highway projects; document work with daily reports, photos, and sketches.
• Oversee documentation of construction inspection, including pay estimates, change orders, daily reports, quantity checks, meeting minutes, material certifications.
• Ensure work complies with specifications and project plans; apply company policies and standards to the work.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate with all levels of the project team.
• Coordinate activities on the site and resolve problems related to the work.
• Lead other construction inspectors, providing coaching and direction as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

High school diploma/GED

Tools

OSHA 10-hour certification

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Maine!

When you join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team, you’ll help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities moving! In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative, field-focused group supporting transportation, bridge, utility, and municipal construction projects across the region. Our team partners closely with clients, contractors, and local agencies to solve challenges in real time, uphold quality and safety standards, and help bring important public infrastructure improvements from plan to completion.

If you enjoy being in the field, working with a knowledgeable team, and seeing the direct impact of your work on the communities around you, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a group that values communication, accountability, and practical problem-solving. You’ll contribute to projects that matter while building your technical expertise and long-term career path with Colliers Engineering & Design!

Responsibilities

• Ability to lead inspectors or act as a solo inspector for the construction inspection of bridge and/or highway projects including measuring and calculating quantities and documenting work with daily work reports, photos, and sketches.


• Oversee and coordinate documentation of construction inspection including pay estimates, change orders, daily work reports, quantity checking, meeting minutes, material certifications, etc.


• Ensure work is completed in accordance with specifications.


• Apply project plans, along with company policies, guidelines, standards, specifications to the work and make decisive decisions.


• Maintain project documentation and communicate with individuals at all levels of the project.


• Coordinate activities on the project site and resolve problems related to the work.


• Lead other construction inspectors; providing coaching, mentoring, and direction as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.


• Bachelor's degree in engineering field preferred.


• 6+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience required.


• 10-hour OSHA certification required.


• Valid US driver's license required.


• Leadership skills, decision making, and attention to detail.


• Previous experience working with/for MaineDOT and/or municipal clients as a Resident Engineer.


• Knowledge and understanding of MaineDOT Standard Specifications.


• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $45.00 to $50.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors on project sites for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions required.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.