Resident Electrical Engineer

LEE + RO’s headquarters office in City of Industry, CA, is seeking an Electrical Resident Engineer (RE) to provide on-site support for one of our exciting projects under construction in the heart of Los Angeles.

As an Electrical Resident Engineer, you will work closely with the Lead Resident Engineer, construction project team (e.g., Project Engineers, Estimators, Inspectors, Schedulers, etc.), and engage in teamwork and cooperation with all departments. In this role, you would support project teams on various tasks, including technical decisions, schedule reviews, change management, and project meetings with the contractor and stakeholders, to effectively deliver results on schedule.

In addition, you will participate in the contract change process, including receiving and responding to requests for information, developing and issuing requests for proposals, receiving and responding to requests for change, preparing engineer’s estimates and records of negotiations, preparing and issuing field change orders, and reviewing construction submittals for compliance with the technical specifications and contract documents. Leadership, communication, and organizational skills with experience in engineering and construction management are preferred.

Known for our “nuts and bolts” engineering approach within the industry, this is an extraordinary opportunity to do challenging and meaningful work for California’s water infrastructure while building knowledge, skills, and relationships with subject matter experts (SMEs) and emerging professionals within the industry. If you thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to various critical infrastructure projects, such as potable water, wastewater, recycled water, or stormwater, on public infrastructure projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related engineering field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the state of California.
• (5+) years of experience in construction support and management on large and complex infrastructure projects.
• (2+) years of experience as a Field Office Engineer and/or assistant Resident Engineer in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization.
• Knowledge of QA/QC construction inspection methods, current construction techniques, construction materials, safety protocols, and applicable/related regulations.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong technical and detail-oriented skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts.

SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $150,000/yr.

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and will be commensurate with the individual’s skills, experience, and education. These ranges are subject to modification in the future.

LEE + RO offers competitive compensation and benefits package for staff. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a base pay merit increase (pay for performance), employee referral bonuses, and marketing bonuses. Additional elements highlighted within our benefits package are as follows:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. (For group medical, the company pays 100% of the employee and 67% of the dependent’s premium.)
• 401(k) Plan and company matching program

Applicants for this position are expected to be on-site Monday to Friday at one of our large infrastructure projects in the Los Angeles area.

This position will be at our City of Industry office.