Mid Level Resident Engineer Jobs
Mid level resident engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, drive field decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior team members through day-to-day challenges. Openings run predominantly on-site across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like HDR, Knapp, and Carollo Engineers hiring at this level now.
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The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is seeking an on-site Resident Project Representative/Resident Engineer (Engineer) to support a major wastewater infrastructure project near Gloucester, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced field engineer who thrives in the field—coordinating across disciplines and managing construction activities from design through completion. Design-build or Construction Manager at Risk experience is preferred but not required.
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary
This position supports project upgrades to a wastewater treatment facility on the North shore of Boston. The Resident Project Representative (engineer) is responsible for overseeing daily construction activities to ensure the project is built in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, contract documents, schedule, and quality standards. This role acts as the primary point of contact between the design team and the owner, contractor, subcontractors, plant operators and inspection staff.
Essential Job Functions
Provide full-time onsite project oversight from mobilization and early earthwork through equipment installation and startup
Witness and record construction activities, working with contractors, owners, and subcontractors.
Participate in and lead daily and weekly construction meetings as required.
Ensure construction work conforms to approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes and standards. Identify non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions with the Contractor and design team.
Assist in resolving field conflicts and constructability issues using sound engineering judgment. Interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents to resolve field issues. Escalate issues as needed to design team and management.
Support inspection and materials testing activities and review test results.
Support the review and response to shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, field directives, and claims.
Maintain accurate project records, including daily reports, progress photos, correspondence, and change documentation. Review material certification for compliance with project requirements.
Verify material and equipment deliveries to site align with approved drawings and specifications.
Lead and coordinate RPRs, inspectors, and testing firms.
Monitor schedules, progress reporting, and cost tracking.
Uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Ensure environmental and regulatory requirements are followed on-site.
Assist with review of pay applications and quantity measurements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
5+ years of construction management experience.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and inspection practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contracts.
Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Ability to work full-time on-site in an active construction environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
Experience on water, wastewater, transportation, or heavy civil projects, especially deep foundations.
Familiarity with construction manager at risk (CMAR) delivery methods.
Experience supervising inspection staff
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Ability to walk construction sites, climb ladders, and navigate uneven terrain.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs as needed for field activities.
Additional Information
This is a full-time, on-site position based near Gloucester, MA
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
- Organization: 200 IEW
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is seeking an on-site Resident Project Representative/Resident Engineer (Engineer) to support a major wastewater infrastructure project near Gloucester, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced field engineer who thrives in the field—coordinating across disciplines and managing construction activities from design through completion. Design-build or Construction Manager at Risk experience is preferred but not required.
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary
This position supports project upgrades to a wastewater treatment facility on the North shore of Boston. The Resident Project Representative (engineer) is responsible for overseeing daily construction activities to ensure the project is built in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, contract documents, schedule, and quality standards. This role acts as the primary point of contact between the design team and the owner, contractor, subcontractors, plant operators and inspection staff.
Essential Job Functions
Provide full-time onsite project oversight from mobilization and early earthwork through equipment installation and startup
Witness and record construction activities, working with contractors, owners, and subcontractors.
Participate in and lead daily and weekly construction meetings as required.
Ensure construction work conforms to approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes and standards. Identify non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions with the Contractor and design team.
Assist in resolving field conflicts and constructability issues using sound engineering judgment. Interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents to resolve field issues. Escalate issues as needed to design team and management.
Support inspection and materials testing activities and review test results.
Support the review and response to shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, field directives, and claims.
Maintain accurate project records, including daily reports, progress photos, correspondence, and change documentation. Review material certification for compliance with project requirements.
Verify material and equipment deliveries to site align with approved drawings and specifications.
Lead and coordinate RPRs, inspectors, and testing firms.
Monitor schedules, progress reporting, and cost tracking.
Uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Ensure environmental and regulatory requirements are followed on-site.
Assist with review of pay applications and quantity measurements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
5+ years of construction management experience.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and inspection practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contracts.
Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Ability to work full-time on-site in an active construction environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
Experience on water, wastewater, transportation, or heavy civil projects, especially deep foundations.
Familiarity with construction manager at risk (CMAR) delivery methods.
Experience supervising inspection staff
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Ability to walk construction sites, climb ladders, and navigate uneven terrain.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs as needed for field activities.
Additional Information
This is a full-time, on-site position based near Gloucester, MA
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
- Organization: 200 IEW
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Who's Hiring
- HDR5
- Knapp5
- Carollo Engineers4
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE3
- Jobot2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services33
- Technology & Software11
- Construction & Real Estate10
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Automotive5
Mid Level Resident Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level resident engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you coordinated across contractors, consultants, or site crews and made consequential field calls on your own. Emphasize any specialization you have built, whether in infrastructure, construction management, or systems oversight, and show measurable outcomes like schedule adherence or quality improvements. A targeted application that mirrors the job description's scope signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which companies hire mid level resident engineers?
Companies hiring mid level resident engineers right now include HDR, Knapp, and Carollo Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of engineering consulting firms, public infrastructure agencies, general contractors, and owner-operators managing large capital programs who need engineers capable of independent field oversight.
Are there remote mid level resident engineer jobs?
Yes, though fully remote roles are the exception in a field built around on-site presence. About 8% of mid level resident engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions typically involve program management, inspection reporting, or owner-side coordination rather than direct day-to-day site oversight. Most openings still require a consistent physical presence at the project location.
How do I move up to a mid level resident engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership over time. Early-career engineers move up by progressing from observing and assisting to leading discrete scopes, whether a single structure, a construction phase, or a design package. Building depth in a specialization, earning a PE license or relevant certification, and accumulating documented examples of independent judgment and cross-team coordination are the clearest signals that an engineer is ready for mid level expectations.
Which industries hire the most mid level resident engineers?
Mid Level resident engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors drive demand because they run large, multi-year capital programs that require experienced engineers who can maintain quality control, manage subcontractors, and represent owner or agency interests continuously throughout construction.