Senior Resident Engineer - Rail and Transit

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr Resident Engineer to join our team.

• 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 adjustments based on completed work.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to guide project progress, maintain safety standards, meet scheduling requirements, and facilitate meetings with contractors, clients, local agencies, and community stakeholders.

• Significant experience managing large‑scale capital improvement projects.
• Proven capacity to administer multiple projects concurrently.
• Dedication 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.

• 4‑year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management with adequate coursework in Heavy Civil and Structural elements, demonstrating 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 15 years of experience in Construction Contract Administration, preferably in northern New Jersey/NYC area.
• EIT (Engineer‑in‑Training) certification. Professional Engineer registration in the 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 (e.g., LPILE, GROUP, FB‑Multi Pier, Slope‑W, Seep‑W, Deep Ex, Plaxis, Settle3D).
• Familiarity with commonly used geotechnical manuals and publications.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, NJDOT and Amtrak Standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

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Salary Range: $ – $

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules and holidays.

Parsons is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.