Senior Resident Engineer - Gateway - New Jersey

Arcadis•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project, a major component of the Gateway Program. Arcadis is working as the Delivery Partner with project team members, selected by the Gateway Development Commission. The project includes construction of a new two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River and full rehabilitation of the existing North River Tunnel. The infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT passengers and is intended to strengthen mobility, improve resiliency, and support long-term reliability along the Northeast Corridor. The Senior Resident Engineer will oversee daily construction activities and resident engineering inspection responsibilities, review construction documents and changes, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, monitor contractors, and support project delivery against cost, schedule, and quality objectives. The role also administers contractor payments and coordinates with contractors, clients, agencies, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management, with coursework and experience in heavy civil and structural work demonstrating knowledge of geotechnical principles, soil and rock mechanics and testing, and construction methods.
At least 15 years of related experience in construction contract administration, preferably in northern New Jersey or the NYC area.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Proficiency with commercially available geotechnical design programs for deep and shallow foundations, excavation support systems, and slope stability analysis, such as LPILE, GROUP, FB-MultiPier, Slope/W, Seep/W, DeepEX, PLAXIS, and Settle3D.
Familiarity with widely used geotechnical manuals and publications, as well as AASHTO, NJDOT, and Amtrak standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer registration in New Jersey or ability to obtain PE registration.
Experience with federally funded projects and regulatory compliance.
Experience working on tunnel, rail, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
Deep pile foundation experience.
Experience with structural steel viaducts and bridgework.
Experience with rebar installation for mass concrete.
Environmental expertise, preferably wetlands.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily construction activities and Resident Engineering Inspection responsibilities.
Review construction plans, specifications, and project changes for constructability and practicality.
Ensure staff safety, regulatory compliance, permit adherence, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, and overall effectiveness.
Influence contractors to meet project cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
Administer contractor payments and recommend adjustments based on completed work.
Communicate project progress, safety standards, and scheduling requirements, and facilitate meetings with contractors, clients, local agencies, and community stakeholders.