Resident Project Representative

Wessler Engineering; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Paid holidays

Health and disability insurance

401(k) profit-sharing

Job summary

Wessler Engineering in Bluffton, Ohio seeks a Resident Project Representative to perform field investigations and construction inspections for civil and environmental projects, with on-site work and occasional office reporting. Responsibilities include manhole inspections, smoke testing, infrastructure condition assessments, and coordination with owners, engineers, and contractors.

The role requires 5–8+ years of experience in water distribution and treatment or stormwater projects.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in construction/inspection of water distribution and treatment; wastewater conveyance and treatment, or stormwater collection and treatment projects.
• Good communicator, technically competent, and team oriented.
• Good client contact and management skills are essential.
• This position is based out of Bluffton, OH but may require travel to other parts of Indiana and Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations, construction inspections, and reporting for civil/environmental projects.
• Inspect manholes, conduct smoke testing, and assess infrastructure condition.
• Coordinate daily with project owners, engineers, and contractors.
• Travel to other sites as needed and support on-site field work.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team oriented

Client management

On-site field work

Job description

Construction Inspection - Bluffton, Ohio | Updated on August 11, 2026

Resident Project Representative

About the Role

Description:

Responsibilities include field investigation, construction inspection and support for civil and environmental engineering projects; including manhole inspections, smoke testing, infrastructure condition assessments, site investigation, and construction inspection and reporting. Work will require daily communication and coordination with project owners, engineers, and contractors. Work will consist of primarily on-site field work but may also include some office work and reporting. Previous construction or inspection experience with wastewater, drinking water and stormwater system projects is desired.

Requirements:

• Candidate should have 5-8 plus years’ experience in the construction and/or inspection of water distribution and treatment; wastewater conveyance and treatment, or stormwater collection and treatment projects.
• Ideal candidate will be a good communicator, technically competent, and team oriented.
• Good client contact and management skills are essential.
• This position is based out of our Bluffton, Ohio office, but may require travel and/or periods of stay in other parts of Indiana and Ohio.

About Wessler

Wessler Engineering, a company committed to providing quality services that exceed our client’s and our employee’s expectations, is looking for you. An employee owned business since its inception in 1975, Wessler Engineering offers a challenging and diverse employment opportunity in an excellent working environment.

• competitive wage
• paid holidays
• paid employee health and disability insurance
• 401(k) profit-sharing