Resident Engineer

Post Date

Mar 27, 2026

Location

San Francisco,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94105
US
Jun 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Civil Engineering

Req #

SFR-8b6571fc-0db8-49c4-a54a-d2ee5c46d6a7

Pay Rate

$180k - $225k (estimate)

Job Description

• You’ll provide inspection and quality assurance on highway and roadway construction projects.
• You’ll determine if completed work follows the plans and specifications.
• You’ll coordinate work with the contractor and various public utilities agencies.
• You’ll maintain the records and reports related to the project.
• You’ll coordinate directly with the general contractor and negotiate change orders.
• You’ll assist in inspections to assure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and special provisions on all phases of structural construction such as bridges, foundations, walls, falsework, shoring, and drainage structures.
• You’ll make or support grade, alignment, quantity, falsework, and shoring calculations.
• You’ll assist in the preparation of contract change orders, contract estimates, progress pay estimates, and other documents or reports required for the project. Coordinate the sampling and testing of construction materials to monitor compliance with contract specifications.
• You’ll monitor and track contractor progress, prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• You’ll coordinate with the project team, as well as the Construction Staking and Material Testing CMCs
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Must be a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California
• Minimum 1 construction highway project for or on Caltrans
• Minimum 8 years’ experience conducting roadway and highway construction inspection in major public works projects
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials
Minimum 3 years’ experience with physical characteristics and properties of various roadway and bridge construction materials including concrete and steel

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform duties in the construction field office and effectively make decisions concerning construction work in progress and solving field problems
• Ability to direct the efforts of subordinate inspectors
• Expertise in toll road projects including tolling systems (e.g., overhead gantries, cameras, in-pavement vehicle detection loops, etc.)
Experience working with Caltrans District 4 Highway

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.