Assistant Resident Engineer

aptim-professional-careers; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance (Company-paid)

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave

401(k) with PEP plans

Job summary

APTIM seeks an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer in New Jersey to oversee heavy civil transportation projects, including bridge deck work, roadway rehab, and ITS/ESS upgrades. You will manage inspectors, drive field quality, and coordinate with NJTA/NJDOT to meet specifications.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in construction, NJTA experience, and strong MS Office/Primavera skills. This role requires on-site leadership and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering is required.
• 10+ years total construction experience.
• 8 years with NJTA experience.
• Senior Inspector, Office Engineer, and ARE experience on multimillion-dollar projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Primavera P6; CAPEX/DRJTBC familiarity.
• NICET IV preferred; OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily heavy civil construction inspection of bridges, roadways, and ITS/ESS upgrades.
• Manage inspectors, resolve field issues, and ensure conformance to specs.
• Prepare reports, matrices, COs/UARs, and as-built documentation.
• Lead inspection teams; coordinate meetings with clients and agencies.
• Interface with NJTA, NJDOT, DRJTBC, and municipal representatives.

Skills

Field inspection

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

CAPEX reporting

DRJTBC systems

Job description

Job Overview:

APTIM is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) with deep expertise in heavy civil transportation projects, particularly bridge deck replacements, roadway rehabilitation, ITS/ESS upgrades, and multi‑agency construction oversight. The ideal candidate brings strong field inspection capability, hands‑on project administration, and the ability to support Resident Engineer functions, including managing inspectors, resolving field issues, producing project documentation, and ensuring work meets agency specifications.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Construction Oversight & Field Inspection

• Perform daily construction inspection of heavy civil work, including:
  • Bridge deck demolition and reconstruction, structural steel work, parapets, bearings, joint systems, painting, and HPC/HMA placements.
  • Roadway rehabilitation, milling/paving, HPTO overlays, shoulder work, drainage, guide rail, and ADA‑compliant improvements.
  • ITS/ESS and communication infrastructure upgrades, including cameras, communication networks, electrical systems, and LAN expansions.
• Verify contractor work against approved submittals, RFI responses, and agency specifications.
• Elevate and/or resolve field conflicts and track impacts to schedule or cost.
• Prepare and manage:
  • Daily inspection reports, MS Office and agency forms, and DC‑144/126 documentation.
  • Quantity measurements, payment estimates, force account records, and price adjustment tables.
  • Change Orders (COs) and Unapproved Adjustments (UARs).
  • Project closeout packages and full as‑built documentation.
  • Maintain project files, correspondence, logs, and weekly updates to the client.
• Resident Engineer Support / Acting RE Function
• Lead and coordinate inspection teams and review inspection reports.
• Schedule, facilitate, and document contractor/client meetings.
• Serve as Acting Resident Engineer when required
• Client & Stakeholder Interaction:
  • Interface with NJTA, NJDOT, DRJTBC, and municipal/county representatives.
  • Ensure contractor compliance with specifications, safety requirements, and permit conditions.
  • Coordinate traffic control (MPT), nightwork operations, and staging activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years total construction experience
• 8 years with NJTA experience
• Demonstrated experience as Senior Inspector, Office Engineer, and Assistant Resident Engineer on multimillion‑dollar transportation projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office, project scheduling (Primavera P6 exposure), digital reporting systems (e.g., CAPEX, DRJTBC systems)
• NICET Levels IV preferred
• OSHA 10-hour Safety.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward‑thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $140k $160k year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k)APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in.
• The details of the largest plan are found here:
  • APTIM 401(k) Guide
  • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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