NJ Resident Engineer PE Highway & Buildings Construction

Central New Jersey (near PNC Art Center)

NJ Highway Construction Inspection Services

Since our founding in 1924, Boswell has evolved into a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary, nationally awarded engineering firm offering professional consulting services to public and private sector clients. For over a century, we have established ourselves as a premier provider of comprehensive engineering solutions, building a reputation for excellence, integrity, and innovation.

At Boswell, we recognize that the individuals who work here will always be our greatest asset. We take pride in fostering a positive internal culture and an environment that promotes employee satisfaction and professional growth.

Are you a Resident Engineer
in Highway Construction with Buildings experience supporting construction and inspection of commercial and small-building projects? If so, Boswell has unique opportunities for you in Central New Jersey (around the PNC Art Center).

These positions are ideal for hands‑on construction professionals with experience inspecting building construction, reviewing plans and specifications, coordinating with contractors and project teams, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.

These Resident Engineers will work closely with clients, contractors, engineers, architects, and other project stakeholders to monitor construction progress, identify issues, document field conditions, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents.

• Perform field inspections of commercial, institutional, and small-building construction projects
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with approved plans, specifications, applicable building codes, and project requirements
• Review construction plans, drawings, specifications, and submittals to support field inspection activities
• Document daily construction activities, site conditions, progress, deficiencies, and corrective actions
• Identify potential construction issues and communicate findings to project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients
• Review contractor work, materials, and installation methods for conformance with project requirements
• Attend and participate in pre‑construction, progress, coordination, and project close‑out meetings
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, owners, and municipal representatives as needed
• Review contractor payment applications and verify quantities and completed work where applicable
• Assist with project documentation, punch lists, close‑out activities, and as‑built information
• Support quality assurance and quality control efforts throughout the construction process
• Maintain accurate inspection records, photographs, reports, and project documentation
• Provide technical guidance and field support to project teams as needed and travel to active project sites

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in building construction, construction inspection, construction management, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with commercial buildings and/or small‑building construction projects
• Experience working on NJTA (New Jersey Turnpike Authority) projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of building construction methods, materials, plans, specifications, and construction sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and construction drawings
• Familiarity with applicable New Jersey and international building codes, construction standards, and inspection requirements
• PE license…