Arcadis

Senior Resident Engineer

Arcadis$275K — $305K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of direct experience in engineering roles, specifically as a Resident Engineer or similar.
  • 5+ years of experience on Caltrans Highway improvement projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field (e.g., Civil Engineering).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California required.
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects valued over $30 million.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure contractor compliance with safety and operational regulations.
  • Monitor contractor activities for adherence to CAL OSHA regulations.
  • Direct staff to maintain accurate construction progress records and budget documentation.
  • Plan, assign, and review work of field personnel.
  • Oversee materials testing and project inspection activities.
  • Engage with clients and contractors to resolve issues during project execution.
  • Lead construction meetings and maintain communication with all stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and wellness support programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
  • Twenty days paid time off (PTO) each year and nine paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Role Description:

Arcadis seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to join the team California to perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in either a field or office setting.

The Resident Engineer reviews the progress of the work to ensure compliance with the contract documents. This will include progressive monitoring of materials and methods used as well as inspection of the finished products before acceptance. The RE assures appropriate measurement, payments are made as necessary, and all project documentation is completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Additionally, the RE is responsible to proactively reviewing the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements.

Role Accountabilities:
  • Ensures the safety of Construction Management employees, State employees, and Contractor's employees, as well as the traveling public by observing the contractor's operations and traffic conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.
  • Review contractor operations for compliance with CAL OSHA regulations.
  • Provides directions to staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely contract records, pertaining to construction progress, job expenditures, budget programs, and work order balances, are maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and laws
  • Plans, reviews and assigns work of subordinate field or construction field office personnel
  • Reviews construction processes and engineering layouts
  • Reviews project activities with client and contractor's field supervision resolving disputes and other daily issues
  • Oversees materials testing activities
  • Reviews of daily inspection reports and other project documentation
  • Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to Arcadis' Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 15 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
  • At least 5 years working as a Resident Engineer on Caltrans Highway improvement projects of similar size and complexity
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering-related field (e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, etc.)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Key Skills and Attributes:
  • Experience as a Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager on a State Highway System project of at least $30 million.
  • Prior experience with construction/operations on a State Highway
  • A demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documents
  • A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g. Caltrans)
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $275,000 - $305,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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