Resident Engineer

Luster National•Sacramento, CA

4h•$100,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Luster is seeking Resident Engineers at various skill levels for future hiring needs supporting large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure programs. Projects may include highways, roads, bridges, bus and rail transit, international airports, and water/wastewater, using traditional and alternative delivery methods. The Resident Engineer runs the field office for an assigned construction contract, administers the contract, oversees inspection staff, and enforces plans and specifications. Scope and complexity increase with experience level. This posting is for future roles, not a currently available specific opportunity. Candidates selected for the talent pool may be notified first when a project need arises. The role requires maintaining thorough records supporting decisions, changes, and claims. Compensation is expected to be $100,000–$180,000 annually ($48–$87 per hour), with the actual offer dependent on factors including experience, skills, education, credentials, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, construction engineering, engineering technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of construction management, resident engineering, or construction engineering and inspection experience on large (over $500 million), complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
Experience administering construction contracts in the field, including submittals, requests for information, change management, and progress payments.
Experience overseeing inspection staff and field documentation on an active construction site.
Working knowledge of construction means and methods, contract administration practices, quality assurance, and field documentation standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
Experience with industry-standard project or construction management software, such as Primavera P6, Unifier, Kahua, or e-Builder.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, including applications such as Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, construction engineering, or engineering technology.
Active professional certifications or licenses such as PE, CCM (CMAA), and/or OSHA 30-Hour Construction.
Experience serving as the owner’s resident engineer on a construction contract exceeding $100 million in construction value.
Experience supporting programs valued at $1 billion or more, or transportation megaprograms exceeding $10 billion.
Experience overseeing construction across multiple sectors, such as transit guideway, stations and trackwork; airfield runways, taxiways or terminals; bridges and structures; water and wastewater facilities; or highways and roads.
Experience with federally funded construction and associated documentation and reporting requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Responsibilities

Administer construction contracts in the field and enforce plans, specifications, and contract requirements across assigned work areas.
Oversee inspection staff and daily field coverage, ensuring assignments and documentation meet program standards.
Serve as the program’s focal point for contractor correspondence and coordinate formal responses with agency staff and the designer of record.
Review and process submittals, requests for information, and shop drawings, coordinating technical responses with the design team.
Evaluate progress against the schedule, verify installed quantities against approved documents, and recommend progress payments.
Analyze change requests, potential change orders, and claims, developing independent cost and schedule positions to support program determinations.
Oversee quality assurance activities and materials testing coordination, and document nonconformances through resolution.
Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements and permit conditions, and support incident reporting and corrective action.
Coordinate with designers, utility owners, railroads, airport and transit operations groups, and adjacent contracts to resolve field conflicts.
Maintain construction records, daily reports, correspondence, and as-built documentation in the program’s project management information system.
May lead progress meetings and coordinate punch list development, testing and commissioning oversight, substantial completion, and closeout documentation.