Resident Engineer (Heavy Highway Experience)
About The Position
French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to join our growing Construction Engineering Department in Newark, NJ or Camden, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished construction professional to oversee inspection activities for heavy highway projects, coordinate with project teams, and build a long-term career with one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms. The successful candidate will have extensive experience serving as a Resident Engineer and performing construction inspection on New Jersey agency projects. This individual will oversee field inspection staff, review cost estimates and project submittals, and verify that daily contractor operations comply with contract documents. This role offers the opportunity to provide field leadership on significant heavy highway projects while coordinating closely with Project Managers and other project personnel. The Resident Engineer will maintain accurate project records and support construction activities in both field and office settings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Civil Engineering school required.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of New Jersey or valid NICET III/IV Certification required.
- Experience performing construction inspection on prior New Jersey Agency projects.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Resident Engineer.
- Advanced ability to read and understand Contract Documents.
- Ability to pass a TWIC Background Check.
- Ability to perform night work, if required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Resident Engineer on New Jersey Agency projects and perform on-site inspection for heavy highway projects.
- Assist in the review of Cost Estimates and project submittals.
- Oversight of additional inspection staff in the field.
- Coordinate with Project Managers.
- Travel to projects sites when required.
- Perform office related work when not performing construction inspection.
- Ensure daily contractor operations are in accordance with Contract Documents
- Keep organized and up to date project files.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options
- 401k retirement plans
- paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
