Senior Resident Engineer, Underground Construction

Delve Underground; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 121,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Program

9 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Delve Underground in Washington, DC seeks a Resident Engineer with 15–20 years of construction management experience in heavy underground construction, including tunnel and shaft work. The role reports to project leadership and oversees field teams, change management, and client coordination to deliver projects on time and on budget.

The position requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with a willingness to work swing or night shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in heavy infrastructure construction, tunnels and shafts.
• Valid Professional Engineering license is desired.
• Experience reading contract drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage office personnel and Inspectors.
• Advise Client on critical project tasks and troubleshoot issues.
• Review field paperwork including RFIs, schedules, and logs.
• Oversee Change Orders, Overruns, and Claims.
• Run all construction field meetings and site inspections.
• Maintain communication with Client and Owner to meet time and budget targets.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Construction Oversight

Budget Management

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE License (desired)

Tools

Primavera

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Delve Underground in Washington, DC seeks a Resident Engineer with 15–20 years of construction management experience in heavy underground construction, including tunnel and shaft work. The role reports to project leadership and oversees field teams, change management, and client coordination to deliver projects on time and on budget.

The position requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with a willingness to work swing or night shifts as needed.