Entry Level Office Engineer/Assistant Resident Engineer

Posted Date 6 hours ago(8/26/2025 11:21 AM)
Job ID
14763
# of Openings
1
Job Location
US-CA-Rancho Cordova | US-CA-Manteca
Category
Construction
Relocation Assistance
No
Service Line
IES

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking Entry Level Office Engineer/Assistant Resident Engineer to join the Construction Management Group ineither  Rancho Cordova, CA  or Manteca, CA to perform a variety of field engineering functions.  This candidate will serve as an Office Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer on a variety of heavy civil, roadway, bridge and underground projects. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join and support our team of outstanding professionals in a growing, multi-discipline group.

 

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

 

This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems.

 

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

 

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

 

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

 

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level phases of office engineering, resident engineering, structures representative, and inspection services.
• Review shop drawings and technical submittals for conformance with project plans and site conditions.
• Review construction procedures submitted by contractors for conformance with project plans.
• Act as assistant technical liaison for the owner between contractor and design engineering personnel.
• Assist Northern California CM staff with developing technical proposal content to provide professional services.

Required Skills & Required Experience

  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • Previous internship experience preferred
  • Desire to work in a team environment
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is preferred but not required
  • Solution based problem solver
  • Ability to work with and grow in a team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to secure appropriate inspection certifications in 6 months
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to pass a driving record background check.
  • Relevant project experience on transportation, utility, and Local Assistance projects with proven results preferred

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

 

*The projected range for this position is $55,825 -$71,775 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

 

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

 

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

 

Program Information

 

Entry-Level Class Program

As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-2 years of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

  • Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
  • Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
  • Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.

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