Senior Level Resident Engineer Jobs
Senior level resident engineer jobs place experienced engineers in ownership roles, leading field execution, setting technical direction, and ensuring project outcomes on behalf of owners or clients. Openings are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like BKF Engineers, WSP in the U.S., and PMCS Group hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position you will serve as the Owner's professional representative on bridge, roadway, and general civil related construction projects, ensuring projects are built in accordance with contract documents.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Works in conjunction with technical field inspectors and project team members to ensure civil construction project goals are met
- Performs a variety of construction engineering duties, including but not limited to roadways and bridges
- Responsible for project Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Manages professional and technical staff, as well as contract administration
- Reviews change orders, shop drawings, materials testing, and surveying activities
- Conducts weekly project meetings and oversees utility coordination
- Arranges for materials testing, surveying, grade verification, and processes requests for payment
- Ensures EEO/labor compliance for the project
- Prepares progress and final documentation in compliance with State and Federal Highway Administration requirements
- Works on a major project or multiple projects of moderate scope with complex features
- Prepares and reviews complete project documentation for conformity and quality assurance
- Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor in civil construction practices
- Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments and is responsible for project profitability
- Maintains scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
- Prepares proposals to provide professional construction services under the direction of a Principal Construction Manager
- Resolves issues arising from the inspection process or contract administration
- Conducts job performance evaluations
- Serves as the primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies
- Performs other related duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Civil Engineering
- California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required
- 7+ years construction contract management experience related to roadway and/or bridge construction projects
- Working knowledge of CALTRANS and local agency projects, as well as document coordination on federally funded projects desired
- Able to effectively manage people
Physical Demands:
Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.
Work Conditions:
Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.
BENEFITS
- The typical base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $235,000, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k
- Generous paid time off packages
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
- BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.
BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.
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Who's Hiring
- BKF Engineers19

- WSP in the U.S.5

- PMCS Group4

- Michael Baker International4

- Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C.4

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services50
- Construction & Real Estate18
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
Senior Level Resident Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level resident engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who have owned construction oversight end-to-end, not just supported it. Demonstrating that you have led multi-discipline field teams, managed contractor disputes, and maintained owner relationships through project closeout gives you a clear edge. A portfolio of completed projects where you held primary accountability, rather than a supporting role, is what separates senior candidates from mid-level ones.
Which companies hire senior level resident engineers?
Companies hiring senior level resident engineers right now include BKF Engineers, WSP in the U.S., and PMCS Group, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large engineering and construction management firms, infrastructure owners, transit authorities, and program management consultancies overseeing capital projects.
Are there remote senior level resident engineer jobs?
Yes, though remote availability is limited by the field-based nature of the role. About 2% of senior level resident engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in program oversight, document control leadership, or owner-representative roles that balance site visits with office-based reporting responsibilities.
What makes a resident engineer role senior level?
Senior level resident engineer roles carry full accountability for field oversight on complex or high-value projects, including contractor management, schedule and budget adherence, and owner reporting. At this stage, engineers are expected to mentor junior staff, resolve technical disputes with authority, and represent the owner's interests independently without day-to-day direction from a supervisor.
Which industries hire the most senior level resident engineers?
Senior Level resident engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they involve large-scale, long-duration capital programs where continuous on-site owner representation and experienced technical oversight are essential to protecting schedule, quality, and budget.