Senior Resident Engineer - Rail and Transit

Parsons•Newark, NY

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer specializing in utilities for the Hudson Tunnel project in New York and New Jersey. The role oversees construction and coordination of utilities on a large tunnel project, ensuring compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, permits, and project specifications. The engineer applies technical expertise in municipal infrastructure, including water and sewer systems and water and wastewater treatment facilities, to oversee capital improvement projects. The position requires close collaboration with project managers, construction teams, government agencies, contractors, clients, local agencies, and community stakeholders. The Senior Resident Engineer oversees daily construction and resident engineering inspection activities, reviews construction plans and changes, monitors contractor performance and schedules, and administers contractor payments. The role also supports staff safety and regulatory compliance, maintains project cost, schedule, and quality objectives, and helps guide project progress through effective communication and personnel management.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management, with adequate coursework in heavy civil and structural elements to demonstrate knowledge of geotechnical principles and practices, soil and rock mechanics and testing, and construction methods.
At least 10 years of experience in construction contract administration or related work experience.
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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, and Settle3D.
Familiarity with commonly used geotechnical manuals and publications.
Familiarity with AASHTO, NJDOT, and Amtrak standards.
Ability to maintain a safe working environment, manage personnel effectively, and respond to evolving project needs.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer registration in New Jersey or ability to obtain PE registration.
Experience preferably in the northern New Jersey/NYC area.

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 effective coordination with regulatory agencies.
Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, and overall effectiveness.
Influence contractors to meet project cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
Administer the contractor payment process 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.
Manage large-scale capital improvement projects and multiple projects concurrently.