Resident Engineer NJDOT/NJTA

ATANE

$80K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • Prior experience as a Resident Engineer on NJDOT or NJTA projects
  • In-depth knowledge of NJDOT Standard Specifications and NJTA procedures
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication abilities to liaise with various stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Resident Engineer for transportation projects
  • Manage construction inspection staff and oversee daily operations
  • Ensure contractor compliance with specifications and contract requirements
  • Coordinate efforts among agency personnel, contractors, and utilities
  • Review schedules, shop drawings, and project documents
  • Monitor quality assurance and materials testing
  • Prepare daily reports and project correspondence

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Long-term career growth opportunities
  • Involvement in significant transportation infrastructure projects in New Jersey
Full Job Description
Job Title

Resident Engineer NJDOT/NJTA

Location

2147 NJ-27 Suite 202 - Edison, NJ 08817 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

ATANE is actively seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to support transportation construction projects throughout New Jersey. The successful candidate will oversee construction activities on major highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA).

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the Resident Engineer on transportation construction projects.
  • Manage construction inspection staff and coordinate daily field operations.
  • Ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
  • Coordinate with agency personnel, contractors, utility companies, and stakeholders.
  • Review contractor schedules, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and payment estimates.
  • Monitor quality assurance, materials testing, project documentation, and contract compliance.
  • Prepare and review daily reports, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
  • Ensure compliance with safety requirements and Maintenance & Protection of Traffic (MPT).

Minimum Qualifications
  • Previous Resident Engineer experience on NJDOT and/or NJTA transportation construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of NJDOT Standard Specifications/NJTA procedures, and construction administration.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple inspection staff and coordinate with agency personnel.


Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
  • Previous Resident Engineer experience on NJDOT and/or NJTA transportation construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of NJDOT Standard Specifications/NJTA procedures, and construction administration.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple inspection staff and coordinate with agency personnel.

Preferred Certifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Rutgers Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC)
  • Concrete Construction Special Inspector (ACI-CCTC)
  • NICET Transportation Construction Inspection Certification
  • New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technologists (NJSAT)
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

ATANE offers competitive compensation, long-term career growth opportunities, and the opportunity to work on some of New Jersey's most significant transportation infrastructure projects.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their resume directly to our recruiting team or contacting Raymond El-Khoury for additional information.

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