Resident Engineer

Rail and Transit Practice

Whether moving people or freight, the future of rail and transit infrastructure is shaped by energy costs, urban growth, and increasing environmental priorities. Michael Baker International partners with freight railroads, transit authorities, and state departments of transportation (DOTs) to address these challenges through services focused on state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. We create value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working collaboratively to deliver innovative, practical, and cost‑effective construction and engineering solutions that optimize project outcomes and long‑term performance.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to support our complex rail and transit construction management assignments. In this role, you will serve as the primary on‑site representative for assigned projects, providing both technical leadership and hands‑on construction oversight. You will work closely with the Construction managers, contractors, designers, inspectors, and client representatives to ensure that our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in full compliance with contract requirements. This is a full-time, site‑based opportunity in Virginia, and is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a field‑focused, collaborative environment with direct responsibility for rail construction outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

As a Resident Engineer on our team, you will be responsible for managing construction activities from pre-construction through project closeout, including:

• Providing construction management services throughout all project phases, including design support, constructability reviews, value engineering, bidding assistance, resident inspection, scheduling, and commissioning
• Reviewing major design and construction packages, including cost estimates and construction sequencing, during all design phases
• Supporting bidding and procurement activities, including participation in pre-bid meetings
• Serving as the primary point of contact between contractors, design consultants, and the client during construction
• Managing project documentation, change management processes, CPM schedules, and safety monitoring
• Leading construction-related meetings, including pre-construction, pre-installation, weekly progress, and cost control meetings
• Tracking and reviewing submittals, RFIs, schedules, and change orders to identify risks, potential claims, or schedule impacts
• Providing resident inspection services to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with plans and specifications
• Conducting substantial and final completion inspections and developing punch lists