Zephyr Rail · 1 day ago
Resident Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $239K/yr
10+ years expZephyr Rail is an engineering design and construction management firm based in Orange, CA, specializing in railroad design and construction management. As a Resident Engineer, you will oversee quality, safety, and compliance for complex rail and transportation projects, managing all phases of construction from initial reviews to final completion.
Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Shannon Burr
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee daily field activities to verify contractor work meets design intent, contract requirements, and quality standards
Direct and coordinate inspection staff to ensure proper coverage of construction disciplines
Track and document progress, quantities, and schedule compliance; verify accuracy of contractor pay applications
Negotiate settlements for changes and claims
Prepare contract change orders
Coordinate outside agency support for the contractor's schedule
Inspect contractor quality control efforts daily
Hold weekly coordination meetings with the contractor
Maintain project records, files, and 'as-built' data
Issue daily and weekly reports for the resident engineer
Calculate and document field quantities for payment
Enforce the Contractor Safety Program
Review construction plans and provide feedback on design packages
Coordinate design, permits, and stakeholder agreements with third-party and public-agency representatives
Function as the owner's representative, as directed by the project manager or construction manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management (or equivalent experience)
At least 10 years of experience in construction management on transit, rail, or transportation projects worth over $30 million
At least 5 years of supervisory experience managing major construction projects
Proficiency in Bluebeam, MS Project, and Procore (or equivalent project-management software)
Demonstrated ability to manage CMGC, Design-Build, or Design-Bid-Build delivery methods
Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Valid California driver's license and ability to travel between job sites
Authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
California Professional Engineer (P.E.), preferred
Rail experience (track, systems, or facilities) strongly desired
Benefits
Paid Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) Plan (with company match)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Disability Insurance
Educational Assistance and Licensure Support
Performance-based Bonuses
Service Awards
Flexible/Hybrid Work Arrangements (role-dependent)
Company
Zephyr Rail
Zephyr Rail provides engineering design and construction management services for the rail industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Marc Cañas, GISP
Vice President/Co-Founder
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