Senior Resident Engineer - Transportation Projects

Unico Engineering Inc; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

UNICO Engineering Inc. is seeking a Resident Engineer to manage construction projects as an owner's representative.

You will attend and run client and contractor meetings, review plans, ensure conformance withSpecifications, and provide formal project documentation including letters, RFIs, submittals, and change orders. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in transportation/related projects in Northern California, with strong communication skills and a PE in California.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in California.
• 10+ years of industry experience in a related discipline.
• 5 years managing construction projects or as a resident engineer for a public agency.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as owner's representative and lead client/contractor meetings.
• Review plans and specifications; ensure compliance and provide documentation (RFI/Submittal responses, change orders).
• Oversee field inspection and supervise project inspection teams; provide technical guidance and QA.
• Maintain project controls including cost and schedule management; liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Owner's representative duties

Education

BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Job description

UNICO Engineering Inc. is seeking a Resident Engineer to manage construction projects as an owner's representative.

You will attend and run client and contractor meetings, review plans, ensure conformance withSpecifications, and provide formal project documentation including letters, RFIs, submittals, and change orders. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in transportation/related projects in Northern California, with strong communication skills and a PE in California.