Senior Resident Engineer

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people across 30 countries, dedicated to improving the quality of life.

Arcadis seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to join our team of professionals in California. In this role you will review the progress of the work to ensure compliance with the contract documents. This will include progressive monitoring of materials and methods used as well as inspection of the finished products before acceptance. The RE ensures appropriate measurement, payments are made as necessary, and all project documentation is completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Additionally, the RE proactively reviews the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements.

• Ensures the safety of Construction Management employees, State employees, and Contractor’s employees, as well as the traveling public by observing the contractor’s operations and traffic conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Review contractor operations for compliance with CAL OSHA regulations.
• Provides directions to staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely contract records, pertaining to construction progress, job expenditures, budget programs, and work order balances, are maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and laws.
• Plans, reviews and assigns work of subordinate field or construction field office personnel.
• Reviews construction processes and engineering layouts.
• Reviews project activities with client and contractor’s field supervision resolving disputes and other daily issues.
• Oversees materials testing activities.
• Reviews daily inspection reports and other project documentation.
• Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to Arcadis’ Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• A minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
• At least 5 years working as a Resident Engineer on Caltrans Highway improvement projects of similar size and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering‑related field (e.g., Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, etc.).
• Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.

• Experience as a Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager on a State Highway System project of at least $30 million.
• Prior experience with construction/operations on a State Highway.
• A demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documents.
• A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g., Caltrans).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401 K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.

Salary range for this position is $275,000 – $305,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.