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Resident Engineer

AtkinsRéalis
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026

Overview


We are seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Services Practice home base in Charlotte, NC. This role will be a full-time field position at our client site in the Ashville area.


This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of highway engineering, construction methods, traffic control and bridges. This role will also require to travel to other projects.


Your role


  • Responsible for the administration and observation of construction activities to determine if the quality of the work performed by the contractor meets clients' needs and governmental requirements and conforms substantially with plans and specifications.
  • Represents the firm to the construction project group and has ultimate responsibility for the firm's performance on the project.
  • Plans and organizes the administration and coordination of construction observation and reporting activities.
  • Directs subordinate internal staff involved in the observation, testing and sampling of construction materials, observation of construction work, and documentation of plan revisions and work progress.
  • Is responsible for reporting project cost and quality control activities to client.
  • Provides financial management of construction office operations, monitoring costs and expenses, approving and dispersing funds, and coordinating accounting and cost allocation.
  • Coordinates construction monitoring with client program manager to resolve problems, disputes and scheduling of work, and to prepare contract changes and supplemental agreements.
  • Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.


About You


  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • Ten years experience with Bachelor's'in a combination of engineering design and construction/construction observation activities, including management and supervision of field personnel.
  • Twenty years experience without degree.


Rewards & benefits


At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.


Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.


About AtkinsRéalis


We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.


Find out more.


Additional information


Expected compensation range is between $105.00 - $135.00 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.


Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.


AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability


Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.


AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.


Note To Staffing And Direct Hire Agencies


In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.


https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

Salary : $105 - $135

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