Resident Engineer

Dewberry•Manteca, CA

2d•$106,000 - $162,000

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Resident Engineer to join its Transportation Group in Rancho Cordova, Manteca, or the San Francisco East Bay area. The role serves as a Resident Engineer and/or Structures Representative on heavy civil, roadway, bridge, and underground projects, with involvement across construction management phases from pre-bid activities through construction and closeout. The candidate will perform resident engineering, structures representative, and inspection services; coordinate field and office personnel; and support project planning and proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of progressive, technical experience with transportation projects, specifically California local agency or Caltrans projects.
Current experience as a Resident Engineer and/or Structures Representative on public agency transportation and underground projects.
Solid working knowledge of managing federally funded roadway construction in California, including earthwork, grading, concrete and asphalt paving, traffic control, concrete structure construction, underground utilities, and SWPPP.
Relevant transportation, utility, and Local Assistance project experience with proven results.
Knowledge of Caltrans policies and procedures and roadway construction means and methods.
Proactive ability to identify field issues and develop solutions.
Ability to document field activities, collaborate with owners and contractors, and represent Dewberry and its clients professionally.
Excellent communication and client relations skills.
Ability to manage field personnel and work as a team player.
Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

California Professional Engineer registration.
Bridge structure experience.
Experience with night work, lane closures, and COZEEP.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed phases of resident engineering, structures representative, and inspection services.
Review shop drawings and technical submittals for conformance with project plans and site conditions.
Review contractor-submitted construction procedures for conformance with project plans.
Act as the owner’s technical liaison between the contractor and design engineering personnel.
Oversee inspectors and office engineers.
Plan and coordinate work and assign tasks.
Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for project assignments.
Assist Northern California construction management staff with developing technical proposal content for professional services.
Document field activities and identify field issues and solutions to keep work moving.
Work collaboratively with the owner and contractor and represent Dewberry and its clients.