Resident Engineer – Highway & Bridge Projects | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Skytech Staffing seeks a Resident Engineer in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, to oversee highway and bridge construction, inspections, and project delivery.
Salary
$100,000 per year
Location
Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Resident Engineer – Highway & Bridge Projects | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$100,000 per year
Job description
Resident Engineer
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Contract duration: 3+ years
Pay rate stated in the posting: $100–$120 per hour
About the opportunity
Skytech Staffing is seeking a dedicated, solutions-oriented Resident Engineer to oversee highway and bridge construction projects in California. The role focuses on delivering public works projects in compliance with contract requirements, schedule, cost, safety, environmental standards, and quality expectations.
The client is a construction management firm with 25 years of experience providing construction management, inspection, and materials testing services for public works projects throughout California. The ideal candidate brings strong construction management skills, technical writing ability, sound judgment, and a commitment to timely, high-quality results.
Responsibilities
- Manage engineering projects and verify compliance with the contract and Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, change orders, RFI responses, and submittal responses.
- Prepare pay estimates and quantity sheets.
- Draft correspondence and responses to Potential Claim Records.
- Coordinate and manage Assistant Resident Engineers.
- Conduct site inspections to monitor construction progress and confirm work complies with contract plans and specifications.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
- Support project reviews and help resolve construction issues.
Qualifications
- Experience managing or overseeing highway, bridge, or other public works construction projects.
- Working knowledge of construction contracts and Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications.
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to prepare and review change orders, RFIs, submittals, pay estimates, and quantity documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
Job details
- Employer: Skytech Staffing
- Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
- Work arrangement: On-site
- Job type: Full-time
- Contract duration: 3+ years
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or on-site?
This Resident Engineer role is on-site in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
What kind of experience do I need for this job?
You need at least 6 years of experience and knowledge of Caltrans requirements.
Do I need any specific certifications?
Yes, a Professional Engineer (PE) license is required for this position.
What benefits are included with this job?
The position offers health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.