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Colliers Engineering & Design
Resident Engineer
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$69,866 / year median in Maine
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Resident Engineer Colliers Engineering & Design $45.00 to $50.00 per hour (depending on qualifications) life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Maine, Brunswick 41 Church Road (Show on map) Jul 27, 2026
Overview Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Maine! When you join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team, you'll help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities moving! In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative, field-focused group supporting transportation, bridge, utility, and municipal construction projects across the region. Our team partners closely with clients, contractors, and local agencies to solve challenges in real time, uphold quality and safety standards, and help bring important public infrastructure improvements from plan to completion. If you enjoy being in the field, working with a knowledgeable team, and seeing the direct impact of your work on the communities around you, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a group that values communication, accountability, and practical problem-solving. You'll contribute to projects that matter while building your technical expertise and long-term career path with Colliers Engineering & Design! Responsibilities Ability to lead inspectors or act as a solo inspector for the construction inspection of bridge and/or highway projects including measuring and calculating quantities and documenting work with daily work reports, photos, and sketches.
Oversee and coordinate documentation of construction inspection including pay estimates, change orders, daily work reports, quantity checking, meeting minutes, material certifications, etc.
Ensure work is completed in accordance with specifications.
Apply project plans, along with company policies, guidelines, standards, specifications to the work and make decisive decisions.
Maintain project documentation and communicate with individuals at all levels of the project.
Coordinate activities on the project site and resolve problems related to the work.
Lead other construction inspectors; providing coaching, mentoring, and direction as needed. Qualifications High school diploma/GED required.
Bachelor's degree in engineering field preferred.
6+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience required.
10-hour OSHA certification required.
Valid US driver's license required.
Leadership skills, decision making, and attention to detail.
Previous experience working with/for MaineDOT and/or municipal clients as a Resident Engineer.
Knowledge and understanding of MaineDOT Standard Specifications.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.