Resident Engineer, Transit and Rail

Overview

GFT is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer – Transit and Rail to join our Construction Services team in New Jersey. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be an important part of critical construction efforts for large-scale transit and rail projects in New Jersey. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re building it with purpose. Our construction and program management services reflect our commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability.

Our construction management teams help deliver projects that stay on schedule, within budget, and meet high standards for safety and quality.

As a Resident Engineer, you will oversee all construction work on assigned projects and coordinate field coverage as needed. You will keep the client informed of field activities and progress, supervise field personnel, review daily reports, and guide the field team. You will communicate with office staff, review Site Specific Safety Work Plans (SSSWPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Construction Work Plans (CWPs), Quality Work Plans (QWPs), and other submittals.

You will attend meetings in person and work directly with the Client and Project team members to resolve issues.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer license is preferred
• Experience with NJ Transit, Port Authority of NY & NJ, NJDOT, or NJTA
• 10+ years of experience in Rail RE activities and managing construction field teams
• Experience with catenary systems
• Experience with rail facilities
• Candidate must have the ability to drive
• OSHA 30-hour safety course certification required
• Work schedule must be flexible to accommodate varying shifts (day, evening, weekend)
• Familiarity with Project Management Procedures (PMP’s) and Project Management Guidelines (PMG’s) is a plus

• Experience with airport projects.
• Certifications such as Rutgers TCC, NJSAT, ACI (preferred).

The salary range for this role is $155,000 - $220,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.

Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location:

New Jersey

Working Hours:

8 AM – 5 PM

Employment Status:
Full-time