Resident Engineer - Transportation

Between $125k and $150k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Resident Engineer - Transportation Psomas

Occupation:

Civil Engineers

Location:

Santa Ana, CA - 92707 Positions available: 1 Job #: 19833353

Source:

CalJOBS

Posted:

01/05/2026

Updated:

01/06/2026

Expires:

07/05/2026

Web Site:

CalJOBS Onsite /

Remote:

Onsite and Remote options

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Agency Job ID:

3951565 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Hybrid Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 120 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Our Construction Management Team in Santa Ana has an opportunity for a talented Transportation Resident Engineer (RE). Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today! About being our Transportation Resident Engineer As our Transportation Resident Engineer, you will work in conjunction with the Owner's Project Manager to compose and issue field orders, monitor the quality of the construction project and conformance with plans and specifications, monitor the contractor's safety implementation, determine monthly progress payments, create a daily report and monitor the daily reports of staff, initiate change proposals for design team review and approval, estimate cost of changes, negotiate costs with contractors, and recommend acceptance to the Owner's Project Manager. Responsibility Highlights for our Transportation Resident Engineer Provide pre-construction services including bid-ability/constructability reviews and bidding services Provide contract administration, review contractor's schedule, respond to claims received from contractor, documenting progress of project, and respond to requests for information, submittals and change orders Provide monitoring of project in accordance with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule Daily personal interactions/coordination with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies Direct and supervise field construction management staff and their activities and other Psomas/Owner sub-consultants, as directed Facilitate project delivery and the resolution of project issues Minimum Qualifications to be our Transportation Resident Engineer Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field Demonstrated experience administering Caltrans and local agency contracts 10+ years' construction management or project management experience Ability to travel between project sites and office facilities Ability to work on-site in a construction trailer or building where exposure to heights, ability to walk on uneven surface, stand, climb ladders, crawl, stoop, enter confined spaces, tolerate heat, cold, dirt, odors, wastewater, chemicals, and other construction hazards that may exist Highlighted Benefits for our Transportation Resident Engineer Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas! A competitive salary! The expected range for this position is $125K - $150K/salary depending on experience. Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates 8 Paid Holidays & 3-4 Weeks of PTO (depending on experience) Career pathing, training + professional development Strong History + Bright Future As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award-winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team has an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community. We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

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