Assistant Resident Engineer

MNS Engineers, Inc. (MNS) is a fast-growing profitable multi-service infrastructure consulting firm offering planning, construction management, civil engineering, and surveying services throughout California. With nine offices throughout California, the Company has provided services to the transportation, water resources, government services, and federal markets for over 60 years. We are well positioned in the marketplace, and on a trajectory to continue our geographic services expansion.

MNS is hiring an Assistant Resident Engineer to support the Resident Engineer or Senior Structure Representative, provide complex inspection services, while utilizing and demonstrating a strong knowledge of Civil Engineering and Construction Management quality assurance practices per client/project specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews contractors’ construction schedules
• Assists with engineering calculations, submittal review, falsework review, shoring review, working drawing review, lines and grades, quantity calculations, and similar engineering tasks in support of Structure Representative or Resident Engineer as appropriate
• Assists with interpretation of contract plans and specifications to contractors and other project participants
• Inspects and approves contractors’ work and assures adherence to contract documents
• Inspects earthwork grading, proportions, and control of mixes
• Inspects delivery, placing, and curing of concrete and the placing of reinforcing steel
• Assists Resident Engineer with review of contract change orders
• Assures project's quality control and quality assurance standards
• Prepares and files daily construction reports, diaries, and other project documents
• Prepares and updates project logs for submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Verifies acceptability of material incorporated into the project and maintains material and inspection records
• Maintains a daily diary, photo log, contract item quantities
• Performs and analyzes testing of construction materials
• Assists Resident Engineer with change order preparation and ratification
• Participates in contract claims and general claim avoidance
• Coordinates with contractors and agencies about different tasks and projects
• Other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSURE, OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• BS degree in engineering, Associate’s degree in construction management, project management or a closely related field. An additional 3 years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.
• Possess an understanding of engineering and construction practices on water/wastewater projects including pipelines and water bearing structures
• Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record are required.
• EIT and/or PE is preferred, but not required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 5 + years of professional work experience in construction management, including contract administration, construction inspection and cost estimating

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knowledgeable with construction methods and procedures
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills
• Interacts well with other staff, public, government agencies
• Proficient with computer and basic computer programs such as Word & Excel
• Proficient with engineering calculations and concepts

MNS Engineers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our team members. Depending on your employment status, MNS Engineers’ benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence and retirement benefits.

MNS Engineers is an EEO/AA M/F/V/D employer.