Senior Resident Engineer - Gateway

Position: Senior Resident Engineer - Gateway - New Jersey
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

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Role

Description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States - the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).

We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of the MPA Delivery Partner team, selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program - one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation - and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new, two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is more than just a job - it's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.

If you're seeking to make a meaningful, lasting impact - while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry - this is your moment.

Role Accountabilities:

* 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.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management, with coursework and experience in heavy civil and structural work that demonstrate knowledge of geotechnical principles, soil and rock mechanics and testing, and construction methods. A Master's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.

* Minimum of 15 years of related experience in construction contract administration, preferably in the 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)

Key

Skills and Abilities:

* Proficiency with commercially available geotechnical design programs for deep and shallow foundations, excavation support systems, and slope stability analysis, such as LPILE, GROUP, FB-Multi Pier, Slope/W, Seep/W, DeepEX, PLAXIS, and Settle3D.

* Familiarity with widely used geotechnical manuals and publications, as well as AASHTO, NJDOT, and Amtrak standards.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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