Resident Engineer – Transportation

BKF Engineers

Owner’s representative on civil construction projects ensuring adherence to contract documents. Responsibilities include managing staff, quality assurance, and compliance with documentation.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeSan Luis Obispo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $190,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works in conjunction with technical field inspectors and project team members to ensure civil construction project goals are met
Performs a variety of construction engineering duties, including but not limited to roadways and bridges
Responsible for project Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Manages professional and technical staff, as well as contract administration
Reviews change orders, shop drawings, materials testing, and surveying activities
Conducts weekly project meetings and oversees utility coordination
Arranges for materials testing, surveying, grade verification, and processes requests for payment
Ensures EEO/labor compliance for the project
Prepares progress and final documentation in compliance with State and Federal Highway Administration requirements
Works on a major project or multiple projects of moderate scope with complex features
Prepares and reviews complete project documentation for conformity and quality assurance
Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor in civil construction practices
Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments and is responsible for project profitability
Maintains scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
Prepares proposals to provide professional construction services under the direction of a Principal Construction Manager
Resolves issues arising from the inspection process or contract administration
Conducts job performance evaluations
Serves as the primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies
Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Civil Engineering
California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required
7 + years construction contract management experience related to roadway and/or bridge construction projects
Working knowledge of CALTRANS and local agency projects, as well as document coordination on federally funded projects desired
Able to effectively manage people
Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.
Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The typical base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $250,000, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
Generous paid time off packages.
9 Paid Holidays.
Flexible schedules.
Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Construction EngineeringRoadway ConstructionBridge ConstructionProject DocumentationChange Order ReviewMaterials TestingSurveying ActivitiesBudget ManagementProposal PreparationContract Administration

Soft Skills

People ManagementClient CommunicationProblem ResolutionTeam LeadershipJob Performance Evaluation

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.)