Assistant Resident Engineer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a field-focused construction professional to support the delivery of complex infrastructure and transportation projects. In this role, you will assist with construction oversight, field coordination, documentation, quality assurance, safety, environmental compliance, and project controls activities. Working closely with project managers, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders, you will help ensure that work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, regulatory obligations, and Arcadis’ commitment to improving quality of life through sustainable solutions.

Role accountabilities:

Field Supervision & Construction Oversight

• Assist with site supervision and field management, supporting the oversight of all construction activities by the Project Contractor.
• Ensure compliance with construction management plans, safety and security protocols, and project requirements.
• Monitor and document daily construction activities, including safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Participate in precondition surveys, mitigation planning, and resolution of punch-list items.

Compliance & Environmental Management

• Support the development and implementation of environmental monitoring and compliance programs.
• Assist with NEPA evaluations, environmental control processes, hazardous materials tracking, and review of construction environmental control plans.
• Help ensure compliance with Buy America, community engagement, and other regulatory requirements.

Project Controls & Documentation

• Assist with project controls, including schedule management, cost estimating, and budget tracking.
• Support the maintenance and continuous updating of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and records of changes.
• Help review and process contractor daily inspection reports, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Maintain systematic records and logbooks of project activities, materials, and other elements.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Support the implementation of quality management plans and conduct quality audits.
• Verify contractor compliance with testing and inspection plans, coordinate materials testing, and manage quality documentation and reporting.
• Assist with the review of quality documents and resolution of non-conformances.

Coordination & Communication

• Participate in meetings, technical briefings, and coordination sessions with project management, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of technical presentations, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Support interface management by integrating field activities with other project disciplines and reporting on interface status, issues, and resolutions.

Safety Management

• Support the implementation of safety management plans and procedures.
• Assist with the review and evaluation of contractor safety and security plans.
• Help prepare and implement response plans for safety events and incidents.

Project Close-out & Asset Management

• Assist with package and contract close-out, including punch-list resolution, completion certificates, warranty tracking, and as-built reviews.
• Support asset maintenance planning and provide input on maintenance strategies as construction is completed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction management, field engineering, or inspection on large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction methods, project controls, and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance, safety management, and document control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic project management software; experience with BIM or CAD is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in the field and adapt to changing project needs.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local codes, standards, and permitting processes is a plus.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to take initiative.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Experience with federally funded projects and regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Experience working on tunnel, rail, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Deep Pile Foundation Experience
• Structural Steel
• Viaducts and Bridgework
• Rebar installation for Mass Concrete.
• Environmental expertise (wetlands preferred)

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $xxx,xxx - $xxx,xxx. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.