Resident Engineer
US$72,000 – US$126,000 / yr base salary
Posted 24 Aug 2026
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- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$72,000 – US$126,000 / yr |
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Field of studyEngineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, Computing, Mathematics, Science, Technical Drafting
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
CertificationsEngineer in Training (EIT) Certificate, Licensed Professional Engineer, CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, NICET
Study levelGraduate certificate
Company Description
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Are you a skilled engineer ready to take on the challenge of overseeing construction projects from start to finish? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where problem-solving and decision-making are key to project success? Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your expertise in construction management and engineering?
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Water US, Construction Management Division as our new Resident Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Job Description
Your new role
As our new Resident Engineer, you will engage in various levels of complexity construction related projects which will require the application of standard construction techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related construction/engineering tasks. You must be capable of collaborating and making evaluations and interpretations, exercising independent judgment selecting and applying standard engineering/construction techniques, procedures, and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Utilizing knowledge acquitted in obtaining engineering or construction management degree to analyze the engineering concepts of a project.
- Overseeing construction personnel to ensure construction procedures, methods and materials follow those specified in the contract documents. Directing Construction Superintendents, Project Managers, Foreman, etc. to comply with contract documents throughout the duration of a project.
- Utilizing knowledge of technical components of a project to ensure those components meet the engineering requirements of the contract documents.
- Performing engineering calculations throughout the duration of the project to determine such requirements as pump performance, mechanics of concrete, pipeline hydraulics, and electrical adequacy.
- Preparing cash flow calculations from a critical path schedule and schedule of values in order for the project owner to budget total project cost and to monitor contractors progress and scheduled completion.
Qualifications
From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.