Resident Engineer

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Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) Detroit office is looking for a Resident Engineer (P.E. License required) to join our team. We are a leading engineering firm known for quality, responsiveness, and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm
. As a Resident Engineer you will ensure the preparation of accurate and complete work products by monitoring schedules, change orders, and weekly reports; identifying and implementing ideas that save the client time and money; reviewing interim work products/submittals; and providing needed feedback and coordination of sub‑consultants.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to supervise others and make decisions concerning work in progress.
• Ability to work independently and perform duties in the construction field office.
• Assists the Construction Manager in conducting project performance reviews and personal development plan discussions.
• Coordinates with local utilities and other agencies or private parties affected by the project; prepares project closeout and accepts punch lists and other completion paperwork; participates in contractor claims and prepares or assists in claim documentation.
• Demonstrates familiarity with common job site conditions and proper procedures for rectification.
• Develops construction inspection staff through on‑job mentoring and training.
• Knowledge of construction inspection principles and practices for soils, survey methods, concrete, asphalt, state and local specifications, laws, regulations, and safe work practices.
• Maintains orderly project files and required logs and records.
• Maintains knowledge required for satisfactory performance.
• Makes recommendations for construction change orders, performs constructability reviews, monitors budgets, and reviews invoices before delivery.
• May perform constructability reviews.
• Possesses intermediate personal computer skills (email, database, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics).
• Prepares or oversees all correspondence to contractor and owner, responds to contractor RFI’s, and clarifies plans or specifications.
• Recommends additional staff and develops relationships with field staff.
• Responsible for multiple construction projects requiring multiple disciplines.
• Reviews and approves contractor quantities and monthly progress pay requests; presides over pre‑construction meetings and prepares minutes.
• Reviews design and bidding documents; evaluates bids; supervises progress and scheduling.
• Reviews submittals, sends them for technical review, and prepares transmittal letters accepting or rejecting.
• Detects discrepancies in plans, materials, and methods and implements corrective action.
• Plans and schedules inspection activities.
• Supervises field staff and manages contractors with responsibility for quality construction.
• Takes and maintains dated photographs of construction progress; maintains frequent communication with owner or point of contact.
• Uses initiative, exercises independent judgment, draws valid conclusions, and meets deadlines.

You will bring your A‑game daily and provide leadership, collaboration, and a dynamic environment for your team. To be successful you should have:

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Resident Engineer.
• Minimum 5 years of highway and bridge construction experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE License in Michigan required.
• Erosion and Sediment Control Training Course preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record for the past 3 years.

• Highly competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• 6‑week parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Life…