Resident Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Resident Engineer overseeing FDOT Transportation projects in Florida, directing construction observation and reporting activities for roads and bridges.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $158,080 - $202,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, organizes and directs the administration and coordination of construction observation and reporting activities.
Provides financial management of construction office operations, monitoring costs and expenses, approving and dispersing funds, and coordinating accounting and cost allocation.
Leads subordinate internal staff involved in the observation, testing and sampling of construction materials, observation of construction work, and documentation of plan revisions and work progress.
Is responsible for reporting cost and quality control activities.
Meets and coordinates ongoing construction monitoring with client program manager.
Prepares and coordinates contract changes and supplemental agreements with client.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Ten years of experience with Bachelor's degree combining engineering design and construction observation administration, including management and supervision of field and office personnel
Twenty five years experience without degree
PE certification is required
Must have experience working on FDOT projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
company-paid life
short- and long-term disability benefits
employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
leaves of absences options
flexible work options
recognition and employee satisfaction programs
employee assistance program
voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Construction ObservationCost ManagementEngineering DesignField Personnel SupervisionOffice Personnel ManagementQuality Control ReportingContract CoordinationPlan Revision DocumentationConstruction Material TestingCost Allocation

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication

Certifications

PE Certification