Full-Time

Resident Engineer

Updated on 9/3/2026

Delve Underground

Delve Underground

Compensation Overview

$121k - $219.3k/yr

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance may be provided based on project requirements; opportunities may extend across the mid-Atlantic to Northeast US.

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management, Geology, or another related construction field from an accredited college or university.
  • At least 15 years of experience with heavy infrastructure construction, including tunnel and shaft construction.
  • Ability to manage concurrent assignments and priorities and supervise, train, and mentor construction office personnel, including Office Engineers, Community Liaisons, Assistant Resident Engineers, and inspection staff.
  • Strong team-building, analytical, and technical communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience reading contract drawings and specifications.
  • Willingness to work swing or night shifts when needed during contract work.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of field inspections, including navigating rough terrain, ascending and descending ladders into trenches or deep shafts, and carrying up to 30 pounds as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise and manage office personnel, including the Office Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineers, and Inspectors.
  • Advise the Client on critical project tasks and troubleshoot project issues.
  • Review field paperwork, including Requests for Information, contractor submittals, construction schedules, inspection reports and logs, agendas and meeting minutes, permitting, change management logs, safety plans and audits, and contractor and construction management payments.
  • Oversee change orders and claims management protocols and negotiate with the Contractor on behalf of the Owner.
  • Run all construction field meetings.
  • Oversee field inspections of the Contractor's work.
  • Interact with the Prime Contractor and maintain a professional relationship to provide the Client with a high-quality end product.
  • Maintain communication with the Client or Owner to facilitate completion of work on time and on budget and address construction conflicts to minimize their impact on the project schedule and budget.
  • Perform other tasks necessary to facilitate the construction work.
Desired Qualifications
  • A valid Professional Engineering license is desired.
  • Knowledge of tunneling, drill and blast excavation, and shaft excavation construction is a plus.
  • CAD knowledge and drafting experience is a plus.
  • Experience with Primavera software is ideal.
  • ACI Grade 1, Hazwoper, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and various training certificates are a plus.

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