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 - $110K *

Drive the administration and enhancement of Nagios XI monitoring systems, ensuring optimal performance and coverage across diverse environments. Collaborate with IT teams to identify gaps and implemen...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in ensuring program deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. Utilize analytics and process improvement to enhance transparency and customer outcomes while collabora...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $130K *

Lead complex projects to successful completion by developing integrated plans, managing risks, and aligning stakeholders across business and technology teams to ensure effective execution and continuo...

Des Moines, IARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results on time while effectively co...

Arkansas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex data center programs, driving performance and client satisfaction. Lead proposal efforts and ensure successful project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achie...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$287K - $320K *

Join a team that's redefining financial insights through AI. As a senior technical leader, you'll shape the multi-year strategy for Reporting & Insights, guiding engineering teams to innovate and scal...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $118K *

Oversee the end-to-end management of fiber connectivity projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while coordinating with customers, vendors, and jurisdictions for su...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize enterprise monitoring solutions by administering Dynatrace, enhancing application performance, and ensuring operational observability across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to im...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead the day-to-day management of a complex federal construction project, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and client expectations while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and saf...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K *

Unlock potential by leading complex security projects across data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery within budget and quality standards while managing risks and stakeho...

Ashburn, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading VDC initiatives to optimize project delivery, enhance collaboration, and improve performance. Mentor teams and drive innovative construction technology practices in co...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships. Collaborate with teams to execute sales strategies and manage the full sales cycle, delivering impact...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $127K *

Elevate your career by supporting the design and maintenance of enterprise WAN infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure network reliability and performance across multiple locations, e...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $182K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional accounting and consulting services to Tribal governments, enhancing client relationships and driving impactful solu...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $120K *

Optimize business processes by analyzing workflows, gathering requirements, and supporting automation initiatives. Collaborate with senior analysts to enhance efficiency and drive strategic improvemen...

Virginia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compliance and operational integrity through thorough audits and evaluations, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing ingress proxy services. You'll drive security and performance improvements, owning features from design to production while collabora...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop strategic sourcing initiatives for IT software and services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness. Drive negotiations and manage supplier relat...

Falls Church, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $127K *

Unlock potential by leading loyalty strategy engagements, shaping program design, and delivering actionable insights. Collaborate with directors to drive financial models and strategic narratives that...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $137K *

Lead the charge in transforming workflows with AI, driving adoption and measurable impact in legal, tax, and trade sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, implement, and evaluate innova...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Engineer customer reliability by providing expert technical support for IoT solutions. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, enhance documentation, and gather feedback, ensuring a seamless custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Lead and mentor a Nuclear Safety Engineering team, ensuring project compliance with safety regulations, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration across disciplines and enhancing technical...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of simulation software by developing robust frameworks that enhance testing for safety-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve architecture and mentor pee...

Mountain View, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $190K *

Lead the development of a coherent reference scenario for SAI, ensuring internal consistency and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse contributors to synthesize complex technical information and...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $197K *

Lead strategic initiatives as a trusted advisor to the CEO, enhancing organizational effectiveness through cross-functional collaboration, executive representation, and performance monitoring to achie...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.