Los Angeles, CA, 90006, USA
10 days ago
Resident Engineer
Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company. We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to join our team for a full-time, on-site position based in Los Angeles, CA. The Resident Engineer will oversee complex and challenging transportation engineering projects, serving as the licensed professional engineer on-site. This role involves directing work, providing instructions, and making decisions on both technical engineering and administrative issues for various transportation projects. **Job Responsibilities:** + Ensure construction work is carried out according to plans, specifications, and safety standards, while managing changes in the contract via change orders agreed upon by the contractor and the client. + Take full responsibility for decisions, quality of work, and efficient use of contract time, equipment, and materials. + Review and approve contract change orders, progress and final pay estimates, field reports, and related correspondence; ensure plans and estimates are accurate and complete. + Prepare detailed reports and conduct engineering investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, standards, plans, and specifications. + Assist the Construction Engineer with resolving construction contract claims. + Make recommendations for contract acceptance based on project performance and quality. + Ensure compliance with traffic control, environmental regulations, hazardous waste protocols, and stormwater pollution prevention standards. + Assist in monitoring safety-related activities throughout the construction process. + Oversee Traffic Management planning and implementation. + Ensure compliance with labor and civil rights regulations related to the project. + Coordinate project resources, including equipment, vehicles, office space, construction staking requests, and overtime. + Ensure that project records are accurately maintained according to the Construction Manual or Project Manuals. + Serve as the main point of communication with staff, technical personnel from outside agencies, contractors, and the public, ensuring smooth project progress. + Maintain frequent communication with City and County representatives, private contractors, and the traveling public. + Effectively engage with contractor personnel, property owners, and internal team members to resolve project issues and facilitate smooth operations. + Demonstrate strong communication skills essential for collaboration and successful project execution. **Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. + Registration as a California Professional Engineer (PE) is required. + Approximately 10 years of experience in Construction Management, particularly on transit projects valued at $30 million or more. + At least 3 years of supervisory experience managing major construction contracts. + Valid California Class C driver’s license. + Contractor experience (e.g., Project Manager, Superintendent, Engineer) is highly desirable. **Compensation:** $180k-240k The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. **Benefits:** Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program. **Who We Are:** We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people. Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets. With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can. **Our Values:** **Life:** We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else. **Heart:** As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect. **Trust:** We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability. **Mastery:** Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work. **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:** We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together. **Atlas EEOC Statement** Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf \#LI-RC1 #LI-Onsite
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