Resident Engineer

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Resident Engineer for our Connecticut office, with an interest in highway bridge and rail engineering construction. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. * Managing the construction management team. Responsible for record keeping, correspondence, compiling and delivering of required reports. Chair various project meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes. * Monitoring contractor performance, scheduling, effectiveness, and quality control. * Issue Non-compliance notices and follow through to resolution. * Review and approve daily inspection reports and payment quantities in accordance with project standard specifications and requirements. * Prepare change orders for overruns, changed conditions and additional work. * Log and coordinate with the designer to respond to contractors' submittals, RFI's and shop drawings. * Work to create a safety culture. * Experience in permit compliance and coordination with adjacent projects. * Work with client to inform the public about upcoming work and potential impacts. * Work with the contractor to minimize disruptions to the public. * Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects. * Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. * Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are Required Qualifications * 15+ years' experience in highway, bridge, rail, or other transportation related construction management. * Bachelors Degree in Engineering - preferably Civil engineering. * Connecticut Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain quickly through reciprocity. (CCM certification may be accepted.) * Ability to supervise staff - inspection, safety, quality, project controls. * Ability to manage construction contractors and manage project schedules and budgets. * Ability to review/approve shop drawings, contractor schedules, permit and inspection requirements. * Ability to work schedules (nights/weekends) conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week. * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Working knowledge of Project management software systems. * Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications * Specific experience with CTDOT construction projects that include highways, bridges, rail, and other transportation related type projects. * Specific experience managing large construction projects ($100M+) * OSHA 30 certification #LI-DS1

Created: 2026-04-15