Resident Engineer - Rail and Transit

Parsons Corporation•Newark, NJ

2d•$112,200 - $196,400•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work on one of the most exciting Infrastructure projects in the Country! The Hudson Tunnel project in NY/NJ was recently awarded to Parsons and 2 other partners. As a Resident Engineer specializing in Utilities, you will be responsible for overseeing the construction and coordination of Utilities in a Mega Tunnel Project. You will ensure that these structures meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and project specifications. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including project managers, construction teams, and government agencies, is essential to ensure successful project execution. The successful candidate will leverage extensive technical expertise in municipal infrastructure, including water and sewer systems as well as water and wastewater treatment facilities, to oversee and manage capital improvement projects.

Requirements

4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management with adequate course work experience on Heavy Civil and Structural elements to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of geotechnical principles and practices, soil and rock mechanics and testing, and construction methods
Minimum of 15 years experience in Construction Contract Administration of related work experience preferably in northern New Jersey/NYC area
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification
Familiarity with commercially available geotechnical programs for design of deep and shallow foundations, support of excavation systems and slope stability such as LPILE, GROUP, FB-MultiPier, Slope-W, Seep-W, DeepEx, Plaxis, Settle3D, etc.
Familiarity with commonly used geotechnical manuals and publications
Familiarity with AASHTO, NJDOT and Amtrak Standards
Good written and verbal communication skills
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Effective personnel management and responsiveness to evolving project needs.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred
Ability to obtain PE registration in State of New Jersey is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily construction activities and Resident Engineering Inspection responsibilities.
Conduct technical reviews of construction plans, specifications, and project changes to ensure constructability and practicality.
Ensure staff safety, regulatory compliance, permit adherence, and effective coordination with regulatory agencies.
Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, and overall effectiveness.
Influence contractors to meet project objectives related to cost, schedule, and quality standards.
Administer the contractor payment process and recommend appropriate adjustments based on completed work.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to guide project progress, maintain safety standards, adhere to scheduling requirements, and facilitate meetings with contractors, clients, local agencies, and community stakeholders.