Senior Resident Engineer – Highway & Bridge Projects

M&J Engineering P.C.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is seeking a Resident Engineer to serve as the consultant’s on-site senior representative and primary liaison with MDOT SHA on transportation projects in Maryland.

You will oversee construction management and inspection for highway and bridge work, directing staff and ensuring compliance with plans and permits. The role requires a PE in Maryland, 10–15 years of experience in CEI/CMI, and strong knowledge of MDOT SHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland or reciprocity.
• 10–15 years of experience in transportation construction management or construction inspection.
• Experience leading CEI/CMI teams on highway/bridge projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site senior representative and liaison with MDOT SHA, contractors, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Oversee construction management and inspection for highway, bridge, and transportation projects.
• Direct and supervise project staff including engineers, inspectors, and support personnel.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specs, permits, and MDOT SHA standards.
• Lead progress, coordination, and partnering meetings with MDOT SHA and contractors.
• Review schedules, submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Approve daily reports, inspection reports, and quantity documentation.
• Oversee progress payments, change orders, and contract modifications.
• Resolve field issues related to design conflicts and sequencing.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and traffic maintenance.
• Maintain project documentation in MDOT SHA systems.

Skills

Project management

Construction inspection

Team leadership

MDOT SHA standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is seeking a Resident Engineer to serve as the consultant’s on-site senior representative and primary liaison with MDOT SHA on transportation projects in Maryland.

You will oversee construction management and inspection for highway and bridge work, directing staff and ensuring compliance with plans and permits. The role requires a PE in Maryland, 10–15 years of experience in CEI/CMI, and strong knowledge of MDOT SHA standards.