Senior Transportation Resident Engineer

Psomas • Santa Ana, CA

1d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Own Your Future! Psomas is 100% employee-owned, creating a culture of shared accountability, stewardship, and long-term thinking. With no outside shareholders, decisions are guided by what's best for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As a Transportation Resident Engineer, you won't just lead projects-you'll be an owner contributing to the firm's sustained success and legacy.
As our Transportation Resident Engineer, you won't just contribute to projects-you'll be an owner helping shape the firm's continued success and legacy.
The Psomas Advantage:
Employee Ownership: 100% company-paid ESOP plus a 401(k) with immediate company match.
People First Culture: We value diverse perspectives, collaborative leadership, and a shared commitment to technical excellence and people development.
Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible and hybrid work schedules that balance collaboration and focused work.
Career Growth: Structured career pathing, mentorship opportunities, and professional development designed to support long-term advancement.
The Role: We are seeking a talented and experienced Transportation Resident Engineer to join our Construction Management Team in Santa Ana.
In this role, you will work closely with the Owner's Project Manager to oversee construction operations, ensure quality and conformance with approved plans and specifications, monitor contractor performance and safety, manage project documentation, and facilitate cost and change management. You will also lead and mentor field staff and coordinate with designers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) / Civil Engineer in California
• 10+ years of construction or project management experience, including administering Caltrans and local agency contracts
• Ability to travel between project sites and office facilities
• Ability to work on-site in a construction trailer or facility with exposure to heights, uneven surfaces, ladders, confined spaces, and other typical construction conditions

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction services including bid-ability and constructability reviews
• Administer contracts, review contractor schedules, respond to claims, and document project progress
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and facilitate design change proposals
• Monitor construction in accordance with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule
• Supervise field construction management staff and sub-consultants, ensuring safety and quality compliance
• Coordinate daily with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
• Resolve project issues proactively to facilitate successful project delivery

Benefits

• Employee Ownership: 100% company-paid ESOP plus a 401(k) with immediate company match.
• People First Culture: We value diverse perspectives, collaborative leadership, and a shared commitment to technical excellence and people development.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible and hybrid work schedules that balance collaboration and focused work.
• Career Growth: Structured career pathing, mentorship opportunities, and professional development designed to support long-term advancement.
• Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Incentives: Discretionary performance bonus program
• Time Off: 3-4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior