Resident Engineer Jobs

Explore resident engineer jobs for experienced engineering professionals who oversee work in the field and help ensure projects meet technical specifications, schedules, and quality standards. Resident engineers are commonly engaged in construction, transportation, utilities, and infrastructure projects, coordinating between owners, contractors, design teams, and public agencies.

What Does a Resident Engineer Do?

Resident engineers represent the owner or engineering team at a project site. They review plans and submittals, monitor construction progress, document field conditions, assess compliance with contract requirements, and help resolve technical issues. Depending on the project, they may supervise inspectors, coordinate testing, track changes, and prepare progress reports.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers typically seek a degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, relevant field experience, and strong knowledge of construction methods, codes, and project documentation. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure may be required or preferred, particularly for roles involving engineering judgment or public infrastructure. Communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate stakeholders are also important.

Resident Engineer Career Opportunities

Resident engineers can find opportunities with engineering consultancies, construction firms, government agencies, and infrastructure owners. Specializations may include highways, bridges, rail, water and wastewater, energy, and large commercial developments. Responsibilities and requirements vary by employer, project type, location, and level of seniority.

Find Resident Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for resident engineer opportunities and explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation, qualifications, project scope, and location to find a role that fits your experience and career goals.

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$90K - $173K *

Drive impactful nuclear and commercial energy projects as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading the design and implementation of complex electrical systems while ensuring engineering excellence and re...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative solutions by providing technical support and product development expertise to customers in the Industrial market. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and drive...

Danboro, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $114K *

Empower your career by leading diverse construction projects across the U.S. and overseas. Manage teams, ensure quality, and maintain safety standards while delivering mission-critical facilities on t...

Alexandria, VARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead Civic & Justice projects, driving design solutions and overseeing construction documentation. Collaborate with clients and consultants to deliver impac...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $120K *

Drive impactful disaster recovery efforts by overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading quality control initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance communit...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K *

Unlock potential by leading complex tunnel and trenchless projects. Leverage your 15+ years of expertise in design and construction management to drive successful outcomes and enhance client relations...

Riverside, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading civil site projects for transmission and substations. Drive engineering excellence, manage site compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innov...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $181K *

Optimize document control processes by leading the Information Branch, ensuring accurate and accessible records management for a major industrial program while coordinating with various stakeholders a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving the execution of complex data center construction projects. Lead planning, manage resources, and optimize client service while ensuring quality and financial performance acr...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $202K *

Create innovative AI-powered healthcare products by transforming complex workflows into intuitive applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences and own fe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative structural designs for light-gauge and cold-formed steel systems in modular and prefabricated buildings, ensuring compliance with California codes and enhanci...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $215K *

Champion the opening and leadership of a new office while overseeing construction projects, building teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Shape processes and client relationships as a strate...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior VDC Engineer, driving innovative design solutions and enhancing project delivery through advanced BIM technologies and collaboration with diverse teams in a dynamic e...

St. Louis, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$118K - $180K *

Lead a team in tackling complex electrical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective coordination, technical oversight, and client engagement. Drive innovation and mentor te...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading research on electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and RF exposure. Collaborate with utilities and stakeholders to develop solutions and technical guidance for emerging en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Shape the future of underground engineering by leading tunnel and trenchless projects. Leverage your extensive experience to manage teams, develop proposals, and enhance client relationships while ens...

Englewood, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career as a Property Claims Team Lead, balancing leadership and hands-on claims management. Drive operational effectiveness through technology and analytics while fostering a collaborativ...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing claims management by leveraging technology and analytics. Oversee a high-performing team, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance across multiple lines of busin...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by leading data center construction initiatives. Oversee scope, schedule, and budget while managing a collaborative team to ensure quality and client satisfaction on complex p...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $90K *

Transform quality assurance by conducting thorough reviews of title documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance standards and provide actionable feedback, all while...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of energy through advanced power system modeling and compliance assessments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to conduct studies, ensure project quality, and drive...

Austin, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K *

Accelerate software development by leading a team of engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring delivery of scalable, customer-focused solutions with operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Transform project delivery by managing IT initiatives for California agencies. Collaborate with state staff to ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes while leveraging Agile methodologies and large s...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $147K *

Join our dynamic MEP/FP team to lead plumbing design for diverse projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and technical consistency while mentoring engineers and coordinating with multidisciplinar...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a resident engineer?question toggle

    A resident engineer is an engineering professional assigned to a project site to oversee construction or implementation, monitor compliance with plans and contract requirements, and coordinate technical matters among project stakeholders.

  • What industries hire resident engineers?question toggle

    Resident engineers are hired across construction, transportation, utilities, public works, and infrastructure. Common projects include roads, bridges, rail systems, water facilities, and commercial developments.

  • What qualifications are typically required for resident engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a degree in civil engineering or a related field, relevant project-site experience, and knowledge of construction standards and documentation. Some positions require or prefer a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

  • What is the difference between a resident engineer and a project engineer?question toggle

    A resident engineer is generally based at the project site and focuses on field oversight, construction compliance, and coordination. A project engineer may work across planning, design, procurement, or execution and may not be stationed on site.

  • How can I find resident engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, location, compensation, and project responsibilities to identify suitable opportunities.