Senior Resident Engineer – Transportation Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Vacations & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

UNICO Engineering, Inc. seeks a seasoned Resident Engineer to lead transportation contracts in Northern California.

You will act as the owner’s representative, manage client and contractor meetings, review plans, and ensure conformity with specifications while guiding project documentation through RFI responses and change orders. The role requires 10+ years in the field, a California PE, and the ability to supervise field staff, maintain cost/schedule controls, and coordinate with regulatory

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in California.
• 10+ years of industry experience in a related discipline (design/field/construction/engineering management).
• 5 years managing construction projects or as a resident engineer for a public agency.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clear DMV record.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as owner’s representative and lead meetings with clients and contractors.
• Review plans, specifications, and ensure compliance; provide project documentation (RFI/Submittal responses, change orders).
• Oversee field inspection and supervise project inspection teams; guide quality assurance and cost/schedule controls.
• Coordinate with clients, owners, consultants, and regulatory agencies to maintain project Controls and communications.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

BS in Construction Management

P.E. California

Job description

UNICO Engineering, Inc. seeks a seasoned Resident Engineer to lead transportation contracts in Northern California.

You will act as the owner’s representative, manage client and contractor meetings, review plans, and ensure conformity with specifications while guiding project documentation through RFI responses and change orders. The role requires 10+ years in the field, a California PE, and the ability to supervise field staff, maintain cost/schedule controls, and coordinate with regulatory