Senior Resident Engineer

T.Y. Lin International; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off

Education benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer (Structures) to lead field inspection and oversight of transportation structures, including bridges and retaining walls. You will ensure construction aligns with plans and specifications, supervise staff, and coordinate with the Project Manager and contractors on-site.

You will mentor teams, uphold safety standards, produce cost estimates, and deliver concise technical reviews while maintaining contract compliance across Caltrans-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or closely-related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• P.E. license or CCM credential required and at least 15+ years of experience in complex bridge construction.
• Previous experience as a Structures Representative on at least two bridge projects with a minimum construction value of $20 million.
• Strong ability to write effective and concise reviews comments, and reports.
• Must be able to communicate and liaise well with Contractors and other team members to effectively resolve field issues.
• Previous construction management experience for Caltrans projects, or projects that had Caltrans oversight, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee structures construction work at project sites, ensuring plans and specifications are followed.
• Conduct thorough field inspections of all falsework elements and ensure project execution is meticulous.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for project activities.
• Provide written progress reports and technical insights to stakeholders.
• Coordinate tasks with contractors to maintain smooth workflow and safety.
• Review contractor pay estimates and submittals with attention to accuracy.
• Lead field inspection teams and mentor staff, promoting growth and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Field inspections

Written communication

Contract liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/ construction management

Master's degree preferred

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin's Construction Management team is looking for a Senior Resident Engineer (Structures) to be a part of our exciting journey in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. If you're passionate about surface transportation, bridges, retaining walls and other transportation structures that stand the test of time, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

• As a Senior Resident Engineer, you will be our ambassador at project sites, ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision. Your mission is to oversee structures construction work, making sure it aligns seamlessly with plans and specifications. You'll work independently on structures construction items while collaborating closely with the Project Manager and other site representatives.
• Your responsibilities will include: Field Expertise: Conduct thorough inspections of all falsework elements. Ensure that project specifications are faithfully executed, and plans are brought to life with meticulous attention to detail. Prepare detailed cost estimates for various project activities, contributing to cost-effective solutions.
• Communication and Collaboration: Keep everyone in the loop by providing written progress reports, technical insights, and addressing special issues promptly. Work hand-in-hand with contractors to coordinate tasks and ensure a smooth workflow.
• Financial Oversight and Documentation: Manage project documentation, ensuring that contract compliance is maintained at all times. Review contractor pay estimates and submittals with a keen eye for accuracy.
• Leadership: Be a mentor and trainer, shaping the next generation of construction professionals. Lead field inspection and support staff, sharing your expertise and fostering growth.
• Safety Advocate: Uphold and enforce construction safety rules and regulations for a secure work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction manager or closely-related field.
• Master's preferred.
• P.E. license or CCM credential required and at least 15+ years of experience in with the concepts and practices with complex bridge construction.
• Previous experience as a Structures Representative on at least two bridge projects with a minimum construction value of $20 million.
• Strong ability to write effective and concise reviews comments, and reports.
• Must be able to communicate and liaise well with Contractors and other team members to effectively resolve field issues.
• Previous construction management experience for Caltrans projects, or projects that had Caltrans oversight, is strongly preferred.
• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $185,000– $ 235,000 annually for this position and local market.

TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities coupled with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application. TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

Company Overview

Our Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown form the Infrastructure division of Sidara. Sidara is a leading, privately-owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence. Sidara world-class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide. The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.