Senior Transportation Resident Engineer – Hybrid, CA

Psomas; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) with match

Hybrid work

Career growth

People-first culture

Job summary

Psomas is a 100% employee-owned firm in Southern California seeking a Transportation Resident Engineer to lead construction management on highways, bridges, and roadway upgrades. You will oversee operations, monitor contractor performance, ensure compliance with plans, and mentor field staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.

This role offers hybrid flexibility, meaningful community impact, and a clear path for career growth through structured mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) / Civil Engineer in California.
• 10+ years of construction or project management experience, including Caltrans and local agency projects.
• Ability to travel between project sites and office facilities.
• Ability to work on-site under typical construction conditions including heights, uneven surfaces, ladders, and confined spaces.
• Proven ability to win work with public sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction & Planning: bid-ability reviews, prepare contracts and schedules.
• Construction Oversight & Administration: monitor contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders.
• Field Staff Leadership: supervise field staff and sub-consultants, ensure safety and quality.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Issue Resolution: coordinate with owners, designers, inspectors, and agencies to resolve challenges.
• Project Documentation & Cost Management: maintain records, track costs, manage changes.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Psomas is a 100% employee-owned firm in Southern California seeking a Transportation Resident Engineer to lead construction management on highways, bridges, and roadway upgrades. You will oversee operations, monitor contractor performance, ensure compliance with plans, and mentor field staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.

This role offers hybrid flexibility, meaningful community impact, and a clear path for career growth through structured mentorship and development opportunities.