Resident Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Voting Leave

Naturalization Proceedings Leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Resident Engineer in California to plan and supervise field teams, oversee construction processes, and perform materials testing.

The position requires strong leadership, safety oversight, and thorough documentation. The role serves as the primary liaison between client and contractor, leading construction meetings and resolving disputes on Caltrans highway projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field and a CA PE license.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years as a Resident Engineer on Caltrans highway projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans and assigns work for field personnel.
• Oversees construction processes and materials testing.
• Acts as liaison between client and contractor to resolve disputes and lead meetings.

Skills

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Field Supervision

Materials Testing

Caltrans Standards

Roadway Construction

Transit Rail Construction

Budget Management

Ethical Decision Making

Workplace Safety

Technical Writing

Oral Communication

Dispute Resolution

Inspection Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license in California

Tools

Caltrans Standards

Job description

The Resident Engineer plans and assigns work for field personnel while overseeing construction processes and materials testing. They act as a primary liaison between the client and contractor to resolve daily disputes and lead construction meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field and a Professional Engineer (PE) license in California. A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience is required, including at least 5 years as a Resident Engineer on Caltrans highway projects.

Key Skills

Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Field Supervision, Materials Testing, Contract Document Analysis, Caltrans Standards, Roadway Construction, Transit Rail Construction, Budget Management, Ethical Decision Making, Workplace Safety, Technical Writing, Oral Communication, Dispute Resolution, Inspection Reporting

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Voting Leave, Naturalization Proceedings Leave