Senior Resident Engineer - Tunnel/Rail and Transit - Hybrid Remote

Parsons•Newark, NJ

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier Infrastructure project in the US. Program background The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project. We are seeking a Senior Resident Engineer with over 15 years of progressive experience to join our construction management team. 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 (a Master's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred)
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 (a Professional Engineer registration in State of New Jersey or ability to obtain PE registration is preferred)
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

Nice To Haves

Significant experience managing large-scale capital improvement projects
Proven capacity to administer multiple projects concurrently
Dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Effective personnel management and responsiveness to evolving project needs

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.