Senior Resident Engineer – Bridges & Highways

Colliers Engineering & Design; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pregnancy leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

License/Referral bonuses

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Rochester, NY. Our engineers oversee project construction from pre-construction through finalization with a focus on cost and schedule containment and adherence to plans and specs.

You will lead inspections of bridge and highway work, document daily reports, manage change orders, and ensure NYSDOT specifications are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 10+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience.
• NICET Certification or NYSDOT equivalent preferred.
• Must have a valid US Driver's License and be able to work outdoors on-site.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspectors or act as a solo inspector for bridge/highway construction inspection with data recording.
• Coordinate documentation: pay estimates, change orders, daily reports, measurements, certifications.
• Ensure work complies with NYSDOT specifications and project plans.
• Apply plans and company standards to project work and make decisive decisions.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate across project teams.
• Coordinate on-site activities and resolve field issues.
• Lead and mentor other inspectors as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Rochester, NY. Our engineers oversee project construction from pre-construction through finalization with a focus on cost and schedule containment and adherence to plans and specs.

You will lead inspections of bridge and highway work, document daily reports, manage change orders, and ensure NYSDOT specifications are followed.