Resident Engineer

Michael Baker International

Rocky Hill (CT)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Construction Engineering & Inspection leader to guide CTDOT projects on-site, manage daily field operations, and serve as the principal liaison with clients and contractors.

Ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree, PE licensure in CT, and 12+ years of transport infra experience, including CTDOT CE&I roles. Responsibilities include reviewing docs, leading field teams, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in positioning the firm to compete for CTDOT CE&I opportunities through project leadership and client engagement.
  • Serve as the on-site lead for construction projects, managing daily field operations and acting as the primary point of contact.
  • Oversee contractor activities to ensure compliance with permits, project plans, specifications, CTDOT standards, and safety requirements.
  • Review and interpret contract documents, permits, design plans, shop drawings, RFIs, work schedules, and project submittals.
  • Monitor project progress, maintain detailed daily reports, and track quantities, materials, and work activities.
  • Identify and address field issues, providing engineering judgment and recommending solutions to maintain project quality, schedule and cost.
  • Facilitate regular progress meetings with contractors and client representatives; prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action items.
  • Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, field memos, claims, and other required forms and records.
  • Perform inspection oversight to verify work quality, materials testing compliance, and adherence to CTDOT specifications.
  • Support cost estimating, change order evaluations, and negotiation of contractor proposals.
  • Ensure all construction activities comply with permits and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Provide leadership to inspection staff and engineering support personnel.
  • Provide construction engineering support on active projects, with flexibility to assume expanded daily responsibilities as workload dictates.

Skills

Construction Engineering
Project Management
Field Inspection
Contract Document Review
Cost Estimating
Safety Compliance
Quality Assurance
Engineering Judgment
Change Order Evaluation
Materials Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Connecticut Professional Engineer Licensure
CCM Certification
NICET Certification
NETTCP Certification
ACI Certification
ATTSA Certification
QCIS Certification
CESSWI Certification

Tools

CTDOT Project Management Systems
Construction Documentation Systems
AASHTOWare

Job description

  • Assist in positioning the firm to compete for future CTDOT CE&I opportunities through project leadership and client engagement.
  • Serve as the on-site lead for construction projects, managing daily field operations and acting as the primary point of contact.
  • Oversee contractor activities to ensure compliance with permits, project plans, specifications, CTDOT standards, and safety requirements.
  • Review and interpret contract documents, permits, design plans, shop drawings, RFIs, work schedules, and project submittals.
  • Monitor project progress, maintain detailed daily reports, and track quantities, materials, and work activities.
  • Identify and address field issues, providing engineering judgment and recommending solutions to maintain project quality, schedule and cost.
  • Facilitate regular progress meetings with contractors and client representatives; prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action items.
  • Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, field memos, claims, and other required forms and records.
  • Perform inspection oversight to verify work quality, materials testing compliance, and adherence to CTDOT specifications.
  • Support cost estimating, change order evaluations, and negotiation of contractor proposals.
  • Ensure all construction activities comply with permits and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Provide leadership to inspection staff and engineering support personnel.
  • Provide construction engineering support on active projects, with flexibility to assume expanded daily responsibilities as workload dictates.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Connecticut Professional Engineer licensure and/or CCM certification
  • 12+ years of construction engineering or construction management experience on transportation and infrastructure projects.
  • CTDOT CE&I experience, including 8+ years field inspection and 6+ years supervisory.
  • Strong knowledge of highway, bridge, facilities and railroad construction practices and procedures
  • Experience with CTDOT project management and construction documentation systems, AASHTOWare
  • NICET, NETTCP, ACI, ATTSA, QCIS, CESSWI certifications preferred.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in construction engineering and management, with a strong focus on CTDOT standards, project documentation, and compliance. Proven ability to lead field operations, manage contractor activities, and ensure project quality and safety.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Civil Engineering Degree
  • Connecticut Professional Engineer Licensure
  • CTDOT CE&I Experience
  • Construction Management Experience
  • AASHTOWare Proficiency
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
  • Construction Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Field Inspection
  • Contract Document Review
  • Cost Estimating
  • Safety Compliance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Engineering Judgment
  • Change Order Evaluation
  • Materials Testing
Soft Skills
  • Leadership
  • Client Engagement
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Connecticut Professional Engineer Licensure
  • CCM Certification
  • NICET Certification
  • NETTCP Certification
  • ACI Certification
  • ATTSA Certification
  • QCIS Certification
  • CESSWI Certification
Industry Keywords
  • Transportation Projects
  • Infrastructure Projects
  • Highway Construction
  • Bridge Construction
  • Railroad Construction
  • Construction Practices
  • Federal Regulations
  • State Regulations
  • Local Regulations
  • Project Compliance
Tools & Technologies
  • CTDOT Project Management Systems
  • Construction Documentation Systems
  • AASHTOWare
Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Project Engineer 2 – Transportation
Project Engineer 2 – Transportation

Tighe & Bond • Westfield (MA)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 140,000
Transportation Supervising Engineer (Construction Engineering) #260918-8719FQ-001
Transportation Supervising Engineer (Construction Engineering) #260918-8719FQ-001

State of Connecticut • Newington (CT)

Hybrid
USD 110,000 - 165,000
Professional growth
Healthy work-life balance
Award-winning agency
Senior Field Engineer – CTDOT CE&I Construction Lead
Senior Field Engineer – CTDOT CE&I Construction Lead

Michael Baker International • Rocky Hill (CT)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Chief Inspector - CT
Chief Inspector - CT

GM2 Associates, Inc • Connecticut

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Transportation Supervising Engineer (Construction Engineering)
Transportation Supervising Engineer (Construction Engineering)

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau Engineering & Construction • Newington (CT)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 130,000
Professional growth opportunities
Telework after probation
Healthy work/life balance
Resident Engineer
Resident Engineer

WSP Global Inc. • Glastonbury (CT)

On-site
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Chief Inspector
Chief Inspector

Lochner • Seymour (CT), Southbury (CT)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 170,000
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
401(k) with employer match
+5
Civil Project Manager – Roadway
Civil Project Manager – Roadway

Conrad Consulting • Connecticut

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
CAD Coordinator - Transportation Engineer 3
CAD Coordinator - Transportation Engineer 3

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau Engineering & Construction • Newington (CT)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 115,000
Benefits overview
Professional growth
Work-life balance
+2
CAD Coordinator - Transportation Engineer 3 (Digital Delivery Technology Unit)
CAD Coordinator - Transportation Engineer 3 (Digital Delivery Technology Unit)

State of Connecticut • Newington (CT)

On-site
USD 108,000 - 153,000
Hybrid work schedule