Assistant Resident Engineer

Description

• Prepare, analyze, and process Contract Change Orders (CCOs) and Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and safety standards, while documenting daily work progress.
• Execute assigned tasks under the direction of senior engineers and supervisors, serving as a technical expert without independent decision-making authority.
• Prepare status reports and maintain detailed tracking logs for project issues and resolutions.
• Support contract administration for Federal, State, and Local transportation projects, including reviewing contractor designs for compliance with contract specifications.
• Perform and oversee construction surveys.
• Evaluate contractor proposals, inspect material quality, and perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with the Authority, Design Builder, PCM teams, and third-party utilities or railroads; attend meetings, review documents, and help resolve utility and railroad-related issues.
• Verify labor compliance, certified payrolls, and adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws.
• Review construction schedules to ensure feasibility and compliance with project requirements.
• Assist the Resident Engineer with all construction engineering tasks, including field inspections, traffic control system compliance, and enforcement of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
• Assist with administering and developing training programs and manuals as required.

Requirements

• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, Power BI, scheduling software, and SharePoint.
• 3-5 years of experience working on construction projects or as an Assistant/Resident Engineer with public agencies.
• General understanding of land survey principles and ability to plot and interpret legal descriptions.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and manuals, such as the California High-Speed Rail Authority Right-of-Way Manual, Caltrans Utility Relocation Manual, and relevant Federal and State statutes.
• Experience reviewing utility/railroad designs and identifying land rights conflicts is preferred.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) preferred.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Plan (employer matching program)
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Vision Plan
• Generous Education Allowance
• Bonus Programs
• Profit Sharing
• Company Vehicle (depending on assignment)
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive PTO

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance