Resident Engineer - Roads and Bridges

AtkinsRéalis; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with vesting

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Resident Engineer - Roads and Bridges in Tulsa, OK, for a hybrid role reporting to the office twice weekly. You will oversee construction activities for major road and bridge projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with plans and specifications.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years of design/construction experience, and P.E. registration. ODOT/OTA familiarity is preferred, with strong leadership and coordination across PM, CS, and field staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 10+ years of experience in engineering design and construction/observation, including supervision of field personnel.
• P.E. Registration is required.
• Ability to direct complex construction engineering administration and inspection programs.
• ODOT and OTA experience preferred; familiarity with ODOT specs and standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer and observe construction activities for major road and bridge projects to ensure quality and compliance with plans and specs.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Construction Superintendent to supervise internal staff and subconsultants in observation, testing, and documentation of work.
• Coordinate monitoring with PM/CS to resolve issues, schedule work, and prepare contract changes and amendments.
• Report project cost and quality control activities to the PM.
• Apply sound engineering judgment across broad assignments and coordinate multiple projects.
• Perform other duties as required by PM and client.
• Experience with ODOT is preferred.

Skills

Construction oversight

Project management

Quality control

Team leadership

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ODOT specifications

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Resident Engineer - Roads and Bridges to join our team in Tulsa, OK. This is a hybrid position that will require to report to the office twice a week.

Your role

• Responsible for the administration and observation of construction activities for major road and bridge construction to determine if the quality of the work performed by the contractor meets clients' needs and governmental requirements and conforms substantially with plans and specifications.
• Works with Project Manager (PM) and Construction Superintendent (CS) to direct subordinate internal staff involved, along with subconsultant staff, in the observation, testing and sampling of construction materials, observation of construction work, and documentation of plan revisions and work progress.
• Coordinates construction monitoring with PM and CS to resolve problems, disputes and scheduling of work, and to prepare contract change orders and supplemental agreements.
• Is responsible for reporting project cost and quality control activities to the PM.
• Performs duties on projects that involve a combination of conventional and complex features, requiring the application of sound and diversified professional engineering knowledge and judgement in broad areas of assignments, including the coordination of various projects.
• Performs such other duties as the PM and client may deem necessary.
• Experience working with ODOT is preferred.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, plus ten years' experience in a combination of engineering design and construction/construction observation activities, including management and supervision of field personnel.
• P.E Registration required.
• Ability to direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program.
• ODOT and OTA experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ODOT specification and standards preferred.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $140,000 - $160,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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