Resident Engineer | Transportation & Public Works

Psomas•Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Psomas is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to join their Seattle-based Construction Services Team. This role will support the successful delivery of public works infrastructure projects throughout the Puget Sound region. The Resident Engineer will act as an owner's representative, ensuring projects are aligned, compliant, safely constructed, and progressing through strong field oversight, clear communication, and practical problem-solving. This position offers the chance to make a direct impact on the communities served and contribute to a growing construction services practice.

Requirements

5+ years of experience supporting construction management, resident engineering, inspection, or owner's representative services on transportation, public works, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with WSDOT Standard Specifications, WSDOT Construction Manual, ADA requirements, Local Agency Guidelines (LAG), and federally funded transportation projects.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to commute to the office, project sites, and job trailers as needed.
Ability to work on active construction sites, including walking on uneven terrain, working outdoors in varying weather, wearing required safety equipment, and following safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Washington Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation.
10+ years of experience supporting transportation, roadway, bridge, or public works infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day field activities, contract administration, project documentation, and stakeholder coordination for public works infrastructure projects in the Seattle area.
Provide pre-construction services including bid-ability/constructability reviews, pre-construction meetings, and bidding services.
Support contract administration by reviewing contractor schedules, responding to claims, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and related project records.
Monitor field activities and contractor performance for compliance with approved plans, specifications, budget, schedule, safety expectations, and quality standards.
Coordinate with clients, owners, contractors, design teams, inspectors, subconsultants, utilities, and agencies while leading project meetings.
Address field issues, potential change orders, schedule impacts, and project risks with a fair, practical, solutions-focused approach.
Coordinate inspectors, materials testing resources, subconsultants, and field staff to support accurate documentation and successful project delivery.