Assistant Resident Engineer - Gateway
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to support field supervision, compliance, documentation, quality assurance, and coordination for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project. Arcadis is working as the Delivery Partner with team members selected by the Gateway Development Commission. The project includes construction of a new two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River and rehabilitation of the existing North River Tunnel, serving Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT passengers and the Northeast Corridor. The Assistant Resident Engineer supports the delivery of project packages in accordance with technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements. The role assists with construction oversight, environmental and regulatory compliance, project controls, documentation, quality assurance, safety management, coordination, close-out, and asset maintenance planning. The position involves field work and collaboration with project management, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in construction management, field engineering, or inspection on large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.
- Knowledge of construction methods, project controls, and quality assurance processes.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance, safety management, and document control.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic project management software.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Willingness to work in the field and adapt to changing project needs.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to take initiative.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with BIM or CAD.
- Understanding of federal, state, and local codes, standards, and permitting processes.
- Experience with federally funded projects and regulatory compliance.
- Experience working on tunnel, rail, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
- Deep pile foundation experience.
- Structural steel experience.
- Experience with viaducts and bridgework.
- Rebar installation experience for mass concrete.
- Environmental expertise, preferably wetlands.
Responsibilities
- Assist with site supervision and field management, including oversight of construction activities performed by the Project Contractor.
- Ensure compliance with construction management plans, safety and security protocols, and project requirements.
- Monitor and document daily construction activities, including safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
- Participate in precondition surveys, mitigation planning, and punch-list resolution.
- Support development and implementation of environmental monitoring and compliance programs.
- Assist with NEPA evaluations, environmental control processes, hazardous materials tracking, and review of construction environmental control plans.
- Help ensure compliance with Buy America, community engagement, and other regulatory requirements.
- Assist with project controls, including schedule management, cost estimating, and budget tracking.
- Maintain and update construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and records of changes.
- Help review and process contractor daily inspection reports, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
- Maintain systematic records and logbooks of project activities, materials, and other elements.
- Support implementation of quality management plans and conduct quality audits.
- Verify contractor compliance with testing and inspection plans, coordinate materials testing, and manage quality documentation and reporting.
- Assist with quality document reviews and resolution of non-conformances.
- Participate in meetings, technical briefings, and coordination sessions with project management, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Assist with preparing technical presentations, reports, and meeting minutes.
- Support interface management by integrating field activities with other project disciplines and reporting interface status, issues, and resolutions.
- Support implementation of safety management plans and procedures.
- Assist with review and evaluation of contractor safety and security plans.
- Help prepare and implement response plans for safety events and incidents.
- Assist with package and contract close-out, including punch-list resolution, completion certificates, warranty tracking, and as-built reviews.
- Support asset maintenance planning and provide input on maintenance strategies as construction is completed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k).
- Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.
- AD&D and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Optional wellbeing benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Nine paid holidays.
- 15 days of PTO accrued per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
