Senior Level Assistant Resident Engineer Jobs

Senior level assistant resident engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of construction oversight, quality control, and the field teams and subcontractors executing complex infrastructure projects. Openings are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like WSP, WSP in the U.S., and Goins Sweitzer Engineers and Consultants, PLLC hiring at this level now.

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Overview

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Top stateCalifornia
Top employerWSP
Top cityAntioch, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Assistant Resident Engineer
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Assistant Resident Engineer
WSP
Antioch, California
Construction Management
Specialized Engineering
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
$123k - $182k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Assistant Resident Engineer - Asheville, NC
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Senior Assistant Resident Engineer - Asheville, NC
Goins Sweitzer Engineers and Consultants, PLLC
Asheville, North Carolina
Customer Support
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$50 - $60/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Assistant Resident Engineer
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Assistant Resident Engineer
WSP in the U.S.
Oakland, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
$118k - $175k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Assistant Resident Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

WSP2 open roles
WSP in the U.S.2 open roles
Goins Sweitzer Engineers and Consultants, PLLC1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

Senior Level Assistant Resident Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level assistant resident engineer job?

Employers at this level look for a proven record of independent field oversight on major infrastructure or construction programs, not just supporting experience. Candidates who stand out can interpret contract documents without guidance, have managed inspection staff or junior engineers, and can communicate directly with contractors, agency owners, and design teams. Holding a PE license or relevant certifications like a CWI strengthens your profile considerably.

Which companies hire senior level assistant resident engineers?

Companies hiring senior level assistant resident engineers right now include WSP, WSP in the U.S., and Goins Sweitzer Engineers and Consultants, PLLC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large engineering and construction management firms, transportation agencies, and infrastructure contractors managing multiyear public works programs.

Are there remote senior level assistant resident engineer jobs?

Yes, though most roles in construction oversight remain on-site by nature. About 0% of senior level assistant resident engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve document control, reporting, or program management components rather than direct daily field inspection duties.

What makes an assistant resident engineer role senior level?

Senior level roles carry meaningful ownership over project outcomes. Where mid-level engineers execute assigned inspection tasks, senior engineers set the inspection approach, resolve field disputes with contractors, mentor junior staff, and report directly to the resident engineer or owner representative. The scope is broader, the technical judgment required is more independent, and the accountability for quality and schedule is real.

Which industries hire the most senior level assistant resident engineers?

Senior level assistant resident engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they deliver large, long-duration capital programs where experienced on-site oversight is a contract requirement and a practical necessity for protecting owner interests.