Assistant Resident Engineer

United States of America, District of Columbia, Washington DC, Engineering, Engineering / Design Engineering

Work location:

Work location:

United States of America , District of Columbia , Washington DC

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Role:

Branch:

Branch:
ARX

Date of last update:

Date of last update:
11/09/2026

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Make It Happen with ARX

We are a global network of smart minds in engineering and design, offering comprehensive consulting, project management, and technical services in more than 60 locations in five continents.

What truly sets us apart is our people. We believe the best ideas come from talented individuals working together in a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We're looking for curious explorers, ambitious thinkers and passionate professionals who are eager to contribute to meaningful projects and keep learning every step of the way.

As part of our team, you'll join an international, dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and borders, take ownership and make a real impact.

Your ideas matter. Your growth matters. Your impact matters.

Join ARX and help build a smarter, more sustainable future.

ARX USA is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) to support the delivery of infrastructure and heavy civil construction projects across the United States.

The ARE will assist with field construction oversight, contract administration, project documentation, contractor coordination, schedule and cost monitoring, and quality compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with resident engineers, project managers, inspectors, contractors, designers, and client representatives.

The ideal candidate will combine hands‑on construction experience with practical knowledge of quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, payment verification, and change‑order evaluation.

This position is appropriate for a construction professional ready to take on increasing responsibility under the guidance of senior construction management personnel.

Construction Oversight

• Support daily construction oversight and field coordination activities.
• Observe construction activities and verify general compliance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and approved procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, designers, utility representatives, and client personnel.
• Identify field issues and assist the project team in developing practical resolutions.
• Participate in progress, coordination, safety, quality, and construction meetings.
• Help coordinate inspection coverage and review field documentation.
• Support project closeout, punch‑list, testing, and final documentation activities.

Contract Administration

• Review and track submittals, requests for information, shop drawings, and other construction documents.
• Assist with reviewing contractor schedules, short‑term look‑ahead schedules, and construction sequencing.
• Maintain accurate daily records, correspondence, logs, photographs, and progress reports.
• Assist with reviewing contractor payment applications and verifying completed quantities.
• Support the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly construction reports.
• Maintain logs for RFIs, submittals, change orders, nonconformance items, and project decisions.

Estimating and Cost Control

• Prepare and review quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates.
• Assist with independent cost estimates and engineer's estimates.
• Review contractor pricing, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor quotations, and production assumptions.
• Assist with evaluating change‑order proposals and time‑and‑material work.
• Track installed quantities, project costs, budget status, and potential cost impacts.
• Support cost forecasting and comparison of actual…