Transportation Resident Engineer

Psomas; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) with immediate match

Career development

Job summary

Psomas in Southern California is seeking a Transportation Resident Engineer to oversee highway, bridge, and roadway construction projects and mentor field staff.

You will lead pre-construction planning, administer contracts, monitor progress, and coordinate with owners, designers, inspectors, and regulators to keep projects on time and on budget.

This on-site role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years of public-sector project management, and willingness to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of construction or project management experience, including Caltrans and/ or 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: provide bid-ability and constructability reviews, and prepare contracts and schedules for execution.
• Construction Oversight & Administration: administer contracts, monitor contractor performance, manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and design change proposals to ensure projects meet approved plans, specifications, schedule, and budget.
• Field Staff Leadership: supervise and mentor field staff and sub-consultants, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient operations.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Issue Resolution: collaborate daily with owners, designers, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to proactively resolve project challenges.
• Project Documentation & Cost Management: maintain accurate project records, support cost tracking, and facilitate change management.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Construction oversight

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

As our Transportation Resident Engineer for our Construction Management team in Southern California, you'll oversee construction operations, monitor contractor performance, ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications, and mentor field staff while supporting successful project delivery.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• Career Growth: Structured mentorship, career pathing, and professional development.
• People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your technical and leadership growth.
• Meaningful Work: Lead transportation projects with real community impact.

What You'll Do

As our Transportation Resident Engineer, you will oversee and manage transportation construction projects including highways, bridges, and roadway improvements:

• Pre-Construction & Planning
  Provide bid-ability and constructability reviews, and prepare contracts and schedules for execution.
• Construction Oversight & Administration
  Administer contracts, monitor contractor performance, manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and design change proposals to ensure projects meet approved plans, specifications, schedule, and budget.
• Field Staff Leadership
  Supervise and mentor field staff and sub-consultants, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient operations.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Issue Resolution
  Collaborate daily with owners, designers, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to proactively resolve project challenges.
• Project Documentation & Cost Management
  Maintain accurate project records, support cost tracking, and facilitate change management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of construction or project management experience, including Caltrans and/or 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
• Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Incentives: Discretionary performance bonus program
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, plus employee ownership and retirement benefits

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.