Resident Engineer with PE in California
- $200,000 - $275,000
- Los Angeles, CA
Lead a Landmark Highway Infrastructure Project as Resident Engineer – $200K–$275K + Incentives
A bit about us:
We are a global leader in infrastructure program delivery, supporting public agencies and private partners on complex, large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects across the U.S. Our teams bring together engineers, program managers, and construction experts to deliver critical improvements that transform communities. This Resident Engineer role is part of a high-profile highway modernization initiative in California, designed to improve safety, reduce congestion, and strengthen long-term mobility.
Why join us?
Serve as the Resident Engineer overseeing day-to-day construction operations on a major state highway project.
Monitor contractor activities, ensure compliance with design documents, and verify quality of work.
Manage change orders, review project documentation, and maintain compliance with state and federal requirements.
Lead and mentor inspection and field staff, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and progress reporting.
Act as the key liaison with state transportation officials, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve disputes and drive project success.
Ensure jobsite safety for all personnel and the traveling public.
Review contractor operations for CAL-OSHA compliance.
Oversee materials testing and inspection activities.
Monitor contractor activities, ensure compliance with design documents, and verify quality of work.
Manage change orders, review project documentation, and maintain compliance with state and federal requirements.
Lead and mentor inspection and field staff, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and progress reporting.
Act as the key liaison with state transportation officials, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve disputes and drive project success.
Ensure jobsite safety for all personnel and the traveling public.
Review contractor operations for CAL-OSHA compliance.
Oversee materials testing and inspection activities.
Job Details
10+ years of relevant experience in construction management, including Resident Engineer or equivalent roles.
Minimum 5 years as a Resident Engineer on California state highway projects of $30M+ value.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Deep knowledge of Caltrans standards, specifications, and practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Minimum 5 years as a Resident Engineer on California state highway projects of $30M+ value.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Deep knowledge of Caltrans standards, specifications, and practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.