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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$150K - $180K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by leading Site Reliability Engineering and platform architecture for global expansion, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and compliance across multiple ser...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the technical direction for gas compression projects, establishing standards and overseeing design integrity. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and optimize performance across major gas...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Engage with high voltage operations, ensuring safe, reliable maintenance and training for renewable energy projects. Lead technical support and oversee compliance for BOP and substation systems across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $155K *

Transform the mechanical estimating landscape by delivering precise cost estimates and commercial management for complex semiconductor projects, ensuring optimal vendor selection and effective change...

Seattle, WARemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving technical sales engagement in power conversion and energy storage markets. Collaborate with diverse teams to align customer needs with innovative solutions, ensuring commer...

Mesa, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of the Colleague Accounts Receivable solutions, collaborating with higher education clients to design, implement, and optimize systems while ensuring effective billing, payment processi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $150K *

Engage as a cybersecurity advisor, ensuring secure, scalable cloud systems for an Army program. Collaborate with technical teams to maintain security artifacts, assess risks, and integrate security in...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives to enhance Wireless, EMC, and Product Safety revenue. Cultivate new and existing customer relationships while driving technical discussions and solutions across divers...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical operations through strategic site identification and management. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, track project timelines, and contrib...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at a leading organization by managing the Accounts Payable team, ensuring compliance, driving process improvements, and fostering strong vendor relationships to enhance financial o...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the integration of Virtual Design and Construction technologies to enhance project delivery and efficiency. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and manage Building Information Mo...

Ogden, UTRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $175K *

Manage capital renovation projects across a hotel portfolio, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with brand standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success fro...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$141K - $212K *

Shape the future of high-speed communications by leading signal integrity design, simulation, and validation for innovative products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challeng...

Harrisburg, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by developing and maintaining key customer relationships, driving sales success, and collaborating with teams to exceed goals. Leverage your expertise in account management and sales...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K *

Drive the future of implementation management by leading high-volume projects for fire and EMS agencies, executing end-to-end configurations and transitions, ensuring agencies utilize their purchased...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion growth in data center accounts by building relationships, driving specifications, and managing complex sales cycles. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver innovative HVAC solutions fo...

Georgia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate as a trusted partner to a global executive, maximizing productivity through advanced AI-enabled tools. This role demands agility and precision in managing complex schedules, engagements, and...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $299K *

Transform the future of C4I systems as a Systems Engineering Manager, leading design initiatives and managing a team to ensure alignment with customer requirements. Drive modernization efforts through...

Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $112K *

Lead the charge in cost management, driving project success through effective dispute resolution, cost planning, and relationship building with clients and teams in a dynamic environment...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$116K - $207K *

Lead and manage mid to large Workday deployments, resolving complex issues while enhancing methodologies. Guide teams, ensure project success, and support executive expectations through effective comm...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $134K *

Champion sustainability initiatives by leading a dedicated team to implement conservation strategies and policies, ensuring a healthier, equitable community while managing diverse projects across depa...

Tacoma, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$77K - $97K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by coordinating seamless instrument installations. Manage logistics, collaborate with teams, and ensure timely revenue recognition while providing exceptional service thr...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cybersecurity by leveraging your technical expertise to support enterprise sales. Engage with top-tier clients, guiding them through complex evaluations and de...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee complex client implementations by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope, while driving alignment and managing risks to enhance the client onb...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.