Arcadis · 20 hours ago
Resident Engineer - Transit
1420 5th Avenue, Suite 2400, Seattle, WA, 98101, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expArcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. They are seeking a highly skilled Resident Engineer to support a major Transit Authority in the delivery of complex capital construction projects, providing expert oversight of construction activities and ensuring alignment with project goals.
Civil EngineeringConsultingWater
Responsibilities
Represent the consulting firm and the Transit Authority as the on‑site engineering lead for assigned construction projects, ensuring adherence to contract documents, technical standards, and regulatory requirements
Provide daily oversight of contractor activities, including monitoring progress, verifying quality, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental protocols
Lead field engineering tasks such as reviewing submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and technical clarifications; coordinate timely resolution of issues with designers and stakeholders
Collaborate closely with transit operations, maintenance, safety teams, and external partners to maintain safe work zones and minimize service disruptions
Conduct regular site inspections and prepare detailed documentation, including daily reports, field memos, deficiency logs, and progress summaries
Supervise and mentor field inspection staff, ensuring consistent application of quality assurance practices and client standards
Review contractor schedules, track progress against milestones, and support schedule analysis and recovery strategies
Evaluate change order requests, assist with cost and schedule impact assessments, and support negotiations on behalf of the client
Facilitate construction meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and maintain organized project records in accordance with consulting firm and client requirements
Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities to ensure systems and facilities meet operational and performance criteria
Uphold all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including FTA requirements when relevant
Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the project team and across all client interactions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (PE license preferred)
10+ years of engineering or construction management experience, with at least 5 years in transit, rail, or heavy civil infrastructure
Strong technical knowledge of transit systems, including stations, trackwork, structures, utilities, signals, communications, or related disciplines
Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors and managing field engineering activities in active transit environments
Familiarity with Transit Authority standards, public‑sector procurement, and regulatory frameworks
Excellent communication, leadership, and client‑service skills
Proficiency with construction management tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project)
Preferred
Prior experience working for or consulting with major Transit Authorities
Washington State PE License
Ability to build strong, trust‑based relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
Proven success delivering projects in constrained, high‑traffic, or operational transit corridors
OSHA 30 certification preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
20 days PTO that accrue per year
Company
Arcadis
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.03M2017-06-01Grant· $0.03M
1995-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
Alan Brookes
Chief Executive Officer
Neil McArthur
Chief Executive Officer
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