Senior Resident Engineer - Tunnel/Rail and Transit - Hybrid Remote

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier Infrastructure project in the US.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

We are seeking a Senior Resident Engineer with over 15 years of progressive experience to join our construction management team. The successful candidate will leverage extensive technical expertise in municipal infrastructure, including water and sewer systems as well as water and wastewater treatment facilities, to oversee and manage capital improvement projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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.
• 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management with adequate course work experience on Heavy Civil and Structural elements to demonstrate 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)

Key Attributes:

• Significant experience managing large-scale capital improvement projects
• Proven capacity to administer multiple projects concurrently
• Dedicated 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

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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