Job Description
Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.
Key Responsibilities
- As an Engineering Manager, your day will blend technical leadership with people and project oversight. You may:
- Oversee development of stream, wetland, and stormwater design plans , ensuring they are permittable, constructible, and aligned with field conditions.
- Lead or implement QA/QC processes , including plan reviews, design standards, and continuous improvement across the team.
- Provide technical guidance during early-stage feasibility , concept development, and construction planning—helping teams identify constraints and solutions early.
- Support teams navigating Section 401/404 (Clean Water Act) and applicable state/local regulations, coordinating with internal permitting and compliance partners.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects—balancing priorities, staffing needs, schedules, and technical risk.
- Participate in agency and stakeholder engagement , including meetings, submittal support, and responses to comments.
- Offer construction oversight support (hands-on experience preferred), helping resolve field challenges and verifying design intent during implementation.
- Coach engineers through technical challenges while strengthening skills in communication, documentation, and client-facing collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering
- PE license in most states within the region (or ability to obtain quickly as needed)
- 10–15+ years of progressive engineering experience
- 5+ years of staff and project management experience
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