Resident Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Resident Engineer to support the delivery of the Brent Spence Bridge Companion Bridge project. This project is one of the most critical infrastructure undertakings in the nation, improving safety, capacity, and connectivity across the Ohio River.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of various quality construction projects
• Prepare project budgets and schedules
• Take responsibility for personnel matters, workload management, monitoring consultant service contracts, and establishing optimum engineering practices to serve the client's project delivery efforts
• Plan, prepare, and analyze documents, and manage construction contracts
• Forecast and track fiscal budget and cash flow for total workforce, facilities, vehicles, equipment, and other resources necessary to deliver the assigned highway construction projects
• Aid various crafts, disciplines, and subcontractors in executing their respective work
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services
• Coordinate and manage survey and layout work in the field
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Road and Bridge construction experience highly desired
• ODOT or KYTC experience
• Industry certifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field
• 10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered

Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Bluebeam, estimating & scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software
• Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. For example, in Cincinnati, OH, the range is $119,210 - $170,300.

Schedule

This is a Full-time position.

Employee Status

This is a Regular position.

Business Class

This is a Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract role.

Job Posting

This job posting was last updated on May 28, 2026.