Assistant Resident Engineer (Civil Engineering)

TL;DR

Assistant Resident Engineer (Civil Engineering): Overseeing complex bridge replacement and roadway construction projects with an accent on field inspection, quality assurance, and contract administration. Focus on ensuring conformance with Caltrans standards, managing contractor submittals, and resolving field issues for major public works infrastructure.

Location: On-site in Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $190,000–$220,000 per year

Company

A global professional services company providing strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations services with a specialized division for infrastructure and capital projects.

What you will do

• Support field oversight, inspection, and quality assurance for bridge and roadway construction.
• Verify contractor work for conformance with approved plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities, and public agencies to resolve field issues and minimize delays.
• Review contractor submittals, RFI responses, and progress schedules.
• Oversee and document testing and sampling of construction materials to ensure compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of pay estimates, project correspondence, and claims documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years of roadway/highway construction inspection and field engineering experience on major public works projects.
• 10+ years of experience with Caltrans or Caltrans Local Assistance projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in bridge construction inspection.
• Must be able to work on-site at client locations in the Los Angeles area.

Nice to have

• California Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Proficiency in Caltrans construction documentation standards and E-builder/PMCS systems.
• Experience as Assistant or Resident Engineer on bridge or river crossing projects.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and stormwater management on Caltrans projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion as an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact, multi-jurisdictional public infrastructure projects.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work/life needs where possible.
• Professional growth within a global organization blending digital innovation with real-world engineering.