Senior Resident Engineer - Gateway

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a critical component of the broader Gateway Program. The project involves constructing a two‑track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River and rehabilitating the 113‑year‑old North River Tunnel to serve over 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT.

• 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.

• 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 the State of New Jersey or ability to obtain PE registration is preferred).

• 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.

Arcadis offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional well‑being benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this position is $195,000–$265,000.

Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.