Assistant Resident Engineer (Newark, NJ)

Jacobs; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy

Performance discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Asst Resident Engineer to lead a team of Field Engineers, ensuring compliance with contract specifications. This role involves planning field inspections, monitoring contractor performance, and conducting construction meetings.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, experience managing civil infrastructure projects, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits and a salary range of $125,000 to $160,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing civil infrastructure projects as an Assistant Resident Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of Field Engineers in monitoring contractor performance.
• Plan and coordinate field inspection activities.
• Review Field Engineer’s Daily reports for compliance with job specifications.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs we’re continually challenging today to reinvent tomorrow, and we need an Asst Resident Engineer who also shares that same intent.

Responsibilities

By joining our team, we’ll have you be responsible for managing a group of Field Engineers in monitoring the performance of the Contractor to assure compliance with contract requirements. We’ll look to you to plan and coordinate all field inspection activities and review the Field Engineer’s Daily reports to ensure compliance with job specifications. You’ll also be responsible for responding to various field issues, tracking job progress, submitting any relevant reports and running construction meetings.

• Supervise the construction inspection personnel assigned within all the civil engineering discipline and ensures that the construction quality Assurance inspection is completed properly, in a timely manner and in accordance with the contract documents and requirements.
• Verify that tests, observations, and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in conjunction with plans and specifications and requirements.
• Assist in responding to RFIs.
• Provide field information (photos, drawing markups, field measurements) to design personnel when needed.
• Work on Change Order.
• Conduct Construction Meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in managing civil infrastructure project as an Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• 10 Hour OSHA.
• PE preferred, but not required.
• Port Authority experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Working Conditions and Contact

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Job posted on June 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.