Senior Resident Engineer

Job ID: 40652Reference: 300015426772996Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States | Ontario, CA, United States | Riverside, CA, United States | San Bernardino, CA, United StatesDepartment: Resident EngineersBusiness Unit: ANA United StatesWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-05-08Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role Description:Arcadis seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to join our team of professionals in California. In this role you will review the progress of the work to ensure compliance with the contract documents. This will include progressive monitoring of materials and methods used as well as inspection of the finished products before acceptance. The RE assures appropriate measurement, payments are made as necessary, and all project documentation is completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Additionally, the RE is responsible to proactively reviewing the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements. Role Accountabilities:Ensures the safety of Construction Management employees, State employees, and Contractor’s employees, as well as the traveling public by observing the contractor’s operations and traffic conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.Review contractor operations for compliance with CAL OSHA regulations.Provides directions to staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely contract records, pertaining to construction progress, job expenditures, budget programs, and work order balances, are maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and lawsPlans, reviews and assigns work of subordinate field or construction field office personnelReviews construction processes and engineering layoutsReviews project activities with client and contractor’s field supervision resolving disputes and other daily issuesOversees materials testing activitiesReviews of daily inspection reports and other project documentationAttends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractorsExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to Arcadis’ Code of Conduct and related policies and proceduresPerform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.Required Qualifications:A minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).At least 5 years working as a Resident Engineer on Caltrans Highway improvement projects of similar size and complexityBachelor’s degree in engineering-related field (e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, etc.)Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California is required. Key Skills and Attributes:Experience as a Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager on a State Highway System project of at least $30 million.Prior experience with construction/operations on a State HighwayA demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documentsA working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g. Caltrans)Effective oral and written communication skills.Why Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $275,000 - $305,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.#LI-BB1 #LI-ONSITE #Mobility-US-Jobs #ResidentEngineer