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Assistant Resident Engineer


Company : RS&H Talent Acquisition


Location : Arden, NC


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for our Transportation-Construction Management team in the Asheville, NC area.The Assistant Resident Engineer has a can-do attitude and is a self-starter and problem-solver; responsible for helping with the firm's Construction Engineering Inspection Services. You will help grow and develop staff and work closely with clients, engineers, and sub consultants to ensure their needs are met. You will also be involved in business planning, marketing, and fulfillment of the firm’s strategic vision for the construction services program.Also operating as an Assistant Resident Engineer, you must have the experience and proven ability to manage Project Engineers and Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) teams for road and bridge transportation projects. Additional job duties include implementing quality assurance procedures, preparing and submitting estimates, checking engineering calculations, interpreting contract documents, and planning and organizing the work of subordinate and staff members while continually developing and reviewing policies, practices, methods, and procedures of a professional work environment.Qualifications:4+ years’ experience in Federally Funded Heavy Highway Construction Inspection and Contract AdministrationExcellent oral and written communication skillsExperience working with contractors to resolve issues dealing with contract conformance disagreementsExtensive experience with traffic control plans and MHT reviews as well as inspection of major traffic realignments on major highway systems with lane closure restrictionsCompletion of state DOT traffic inspection certification requirements, or equivalent certification from another stateWillingness to work weekends, nights, and swing shiftsExperience with constructing submittal review, change order development and cost analysis, construction schedule review, RFI review and coordination, and general contract administration for federally funded state transportation projectsWillingness to work weekends, nights, and swing shiftsMust have a valid driver's license with a good driving recordAbility to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist or stoop frequently and for prolonged periodsAbility to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasksAbility to use construction or inspection safety equipment including fall protectionAbility to lift and/or move up to 50 poundsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited universityLicensed Professional Engineer in applicable position location or the ability to obtain license within 6 monthsExperience with NCDOTProject Engineer experienceBenefits for Full-Time Associates:Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay401(k) with Company MatchMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Certification and Licensure SupportCareer Advancement OpportunitiesPet InsuranceAnd much more!#LI-KZ1If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.