Senior Resident Engineer

Looking for an opportunity to join a strong team? We are hiring! Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated Resident Engineer to serve as an integral part of our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) team. This position is based out of the Houston Texas area.

About Us

Atkins has been providing CEI services in Texas for TxDOT since they began procuring these services over 10 years ago. Since that time Atkins has expanded our services throughout the state, and our CEI experience ranges from minor signalizations and intersection upgrades to major roadway, highway and bridge construction, also including public involvement and outreach support. Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Responsible for the administration and observation of construction activities for major road and bridge construction to determine if the quality of the work performed by the contractor meets clients’ needs and governmental requirements and conforms substantially with plans and specifications.

• Works with Project Manager (PM) and Construction Superintendent (CS) to direct subordinate internal staff involved, along with subconsultant staff, in the observation, testing and sampling of construction materials, observation of construction work, and documentation of plan revisions and work progress.

• Coordinates construction monitoring with PM and CS to resolve problems, disputes and scheduling of work, and to prepare contract change orders and supplemental agreements.

• Is responsible for reporting project cost and quality control activities to the PM.

• Performs duties on projects that involve a combination of conventional and complex features, requiring the application of sound and diversified professional engineering knowledge and judgement in broad areas of assignments, including the coordination of various projects.

• Performs such other duties as the PM and client may deem necessary.

• Experience working with TxDOT is preferred.  

What you will contribute?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, plus fifteen years’ experience in a combination of engineering design and construction/construction observation activities, including management and supervision of field personnel.

• Strong skills in leadership, organization, management, and oral/written communications,

• Ability to direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program.

• Familiarity with TxDOT specification and standards preferred

• P.E Registration required

What we offer at Atkins:

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work schedules

• Position typically includes company truck

• Group Insurance

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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