Senior Resident Engineer: Underground Construction Leader

Delve Underground; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

ESOP/stock ownership

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Delve Underground in Seattle, WA seeks a Resident Engineer with 15–20 years of construction management experience in heavy underground construction. You will supervise office personnel, advise the client, review RFIs, submittals, schedules, and safety plans, and manage change orders and field inspections to keep projects on time and on budget.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering or related field, PE license desired, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college.
• 15+ years of heavy infrastructure construction experience, including tunneling or shafts.
• PE license is preferred or demonstrated licensure readiness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage office personnel including engineers and inspectors.
• Advise the Client on critical tasks and troubleshoot project issues.
• Review field paperwork: RFIs, submittals, schedules, inspection logs.
• Oversee and negotiate Change Orders, Overruns, and Claims.
• Lead construction field meetings and coordinate with Prime Contractor.
• Maintain open communication with Client to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Team coordination

Technical communication

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineering license (preferred)

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

CAD

Job description

Delve Underground in Seattle, WA seeks a Resident Engineer with 15–20 years of construction management experience in heavy underground construction. You will supervise office personnel, advise the client, review RFIs, submittals, schedules, and safety plans, and manage change orders and field inspections to keep projects on time and on budget.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering or related field, PE license desired, and strong communication and leadership skills.