Resident Engineer Entry-Level - Confidential Client Biosolids Project
The Resident Engineer will support the Confidential Client Biosolids Project by serving as the on-site engineering representative responsible for construction oversight, coordination with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring project execution aligns with safety and engineering standards. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced construction environment, requiring strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to managing field activities and project risks.
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What You’ll Do
This position supports a large-scale biosolids / water infrastructure construction program. You will be the on-site engineering representative, working full-time on the construction site and coordinating project execution with contractors, designers, and client stakeholders.
- Serve as the on-site resident engineering representative for construction activities.
- Coordinate with contractors, project managers, designers, the client, and other stakeholders to drive timely decisions.
- Monitor construction progress, produce regular project status updates, and communicate field conditions.
- Perform field inspections and maintain accurate construction documentation (daily reports, RFIs, submittals, test records).
- Assist in meeting coordination, minutes, and follow-up on action items.
- Support field issue resolution and recommend solutions to keep the project schedule and budget on track.
- Maintain a strong safety and quality focus; ensure adherence to project procedures and engineering standards.
- Track and verify contractor deliverables and change-related documentation.
- Identify field risks/opportunities and escalate as required to protect project outcomes.
- Perform other project support duties as assigned to ensure successful delivery.
What We’re Looking For
Candidates should be early-career engineers with a focus on field construction, project coordination, and water/wastewater infrastructure.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
- 1–2 years engineering or construction-related experience (field experience strongly preferred).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable preparing field reports and communicating with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to track and close action items.
- Demonstrated accountability, a sense of urgency, and commitment to project success.
- Willingness to relocate and work full-time on-site in Highland Park / San Antonio area for the duration of the project.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain such authorization without employer-sponsored visa support (this role is NOT eligible for sponsorship now or in the future).
Preferred Qualifications
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Prior experience on water, wastewater, or biosolids construction projects.
- Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships with contractors and client teams.
- Comfort using construction management processes, checklists, and basic field testing/inspection procedures.
Compensation & Logistics
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Location: Highland Park, TX (candidate will relocate/work on-site for the project).
- Estimated compensation (from source): $45,220 per year — estimated.
- This role requires on-site, full-time attendance at the project location; telecommuting is not an option for day-to-day responsibilities.
About the Client & Project
Confidential Client is staffing a multi-phase biosolids and treatment process facilities project. This role provides hands-on construction and project coordination experience on a major water/wastewater infrastructure program and is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop field engineering and construction-management skills.
Notes on Authorization
This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain such authorization throughout their employment without employer sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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