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Accenture

Resident Engineer – Highway

Accenture

. Provide inspection and quality assurance on highway and roadway construction projects .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $250,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in highway and roadway construction inspection, with a strong focus on quality assurance, project coordination, and compliance with specifications. Proficient in managing construction materials, conducting structural analysis, and preparing detailed project documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Professional Civil EngineerHighway Construction InspectionStress AnalysisConstruction Material PropertiesCaltrans Experience

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Hard Skills
Quality AssuranceConstruction InspectionStructural MechanicsStrength of MaterialsGrade CalculationsAlignment CalculationsContract Change OrdersProject DocumentationMaterial TestingProgress Pay Estimates
Soft Skills
Decision MakingTeam CoordinationProblem SolvingLeadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Civil Engineer License
Industry Keywords
CaltransPublic Works ProjectsToll Road ProjectsConstruction Field OfficeRoadway Construction Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide inspection and quality assurance on highway and roadway construction projects
  • Determine whether completed work follows plans and specifications
  • Coordinate work with contractors, public utility agencies, the project team, Construction Staking CMCs, and Material Testing CMCs
  • Coordinate directly with the general contractor and negotiate change orders
  • Assist with inspections of bridges, foundations, walls, falsework, shoring, and drainage structures
  • Perform or support grade, alignment, quantity, falsework, and shoring calculations
  • Prepare or assist with contract change orders, contract estimates, progress pay estimates, and other project documents and reports
  • Coordinate construction-material sampling and testing
  • Monitor and track contractor progress
  • Maintain project records
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must be a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California
  • Minimum of 1 construction highway project for or on Caltrans
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience conducting roadway and highway construction inspection in major public works projects
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with the physical characteristics and properties of roadway and bridge construction materials, including concrete and steel
  • Ability to perform duties in the construction field office and 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
  • Experience working with Caltrans District 4 Highway

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • Supplemental insurance plans
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal resources
  • Identity theft protection
  • Leadership development
  • Technical upskilling
  • Certification support
  • Flexible work arrangement mixing remote work, client sites, and Accenture offices