Resident Engineer — Highway & Roadway Construction Lead

Mannik Smith Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match up to 6%

Professional development & licensure

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Resident Engineer in Reno, NV to take ownership of highway and road projects from start to finish. You will oversee design interpretation, manage field changes, and coordinate with contractors and clients to ensure schedule and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree, be an EIT with Nevada PE preferred, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Onsite work, MSHA training, and exposure to AASHTO criteria are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed EIT required; Nevada PE license preferred.
• MSHA training required; company will train.
• Experience on multidisciplinary project teams.
• Solid knowledge of AASHTO roadway design criteria.
• Proficiency with Autodesk or Bentley software.
• Drainage or traffic engineering experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and read design/specifications for highways, freeways, interchanges, streets, intersections, and multi-use trails.
• Oversee roadway construction projects; coordinate with contractors on design issues, field changes, pay apps, RFIs, schedules, and submittals.
• Collaborate with project managers on client relations, stakeholder coordination, and sub-consultant management.
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish, focusing on quality, budget, and schedule.
• Interface with coworkers to achieve shared success.
• Be available to work onsite days, nights, and weekends as projects require.
• Obtain certifications related to construction engineering management.
• Monitor construction contracts and manage personnel and budget.

Skills

Civil project leadership

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Organization

Attention to detail

Client relations

Onsite availability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed EIT

Nevada PE preferred

MSHA training

Tools

Autodesk Civil design software

Bentley civil design software

MS Office

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a Resident Engineer in Reno, NV to take ownership of highway and road projects from start to finish. You will oversee design interpretation, manage field changes, and coordinate with contractors and clients to ensure schedule and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree, be an EIT with Nevada PE preferred, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Onsite work, MSHA training, and exposure to AASHTO criteria are expected.