Lead Field Engineer - Major Rail & Tunneling Projects

Mace; Branchburg Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to supervise field operations for major tunneling and rail projects under the Gateway Program, including coordination with NY/NJ stakeholders. You will enforce contract requirements, lead NCR resolution, and mentor field teams to ensure quality and schedule adherence.

The role requires 10+ years in field engineering or heavy civil projects, with 5+ years in a senior resident engineer role, and a strong regulatory background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of field engineering or construction supervision on large tunneling, rail, or heavy civil projects.
• 5+ years in a senior resident engineer or equivalent role.
• Deep understanding of NEPA, FTA, FRA, Buy America, and other regulatory requirements.
• PMIS platforms, BIM coordination, and field survey instruments.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or NICET Level III/IV.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Strong leadership and team management; ability to mentor junior staff.
• Excellent communication with contractors, DP teams, GDC, and SEP.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/Navisworks clash detection, scheduling tools (Primavera P6/MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily field engineering operations including layout, surveys, instrumentation, and alignment checks.
• Interpret and enforce contract drawings, specifications, and technical provisions; review and approve contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Lead resolution of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs); verify corrective actions and update as-built records.
• Collaborate with Change Manager to evaluate field-level change requests, assess impacts on scope, cost, schedule, and regulatory commitments.
• Conduct regular site inspections to confirm compliance with the CECP, SSMP, and QMP.
• Coordinate materials testing and inspection activities, witness field tests, and liaise with independent laboratories to validate results.
• Oversee interface coordination on site - facilitate clash mitigation, schedule sequencing, and stakeholder communication.
• Mentor and supervise field engineering staff, inspectors, and survey teams; ensure accurate documentation of daily logs, checklists, and field diaries.
• Support commissioning and rail activation planning by verifying field readiness, system alignments, and testing protocols.
• Drive punch-list close-out: confirm completion of outstanding items, secure completion certificates, and finalize handover documentation.

Skills

Field engineering

Construction supervision

Leadership

Team management

Communication

BIM coordination

PMIS platforms

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

Scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Mace is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to supervise field operations for major tunneling and rail projects under the Gateway Program, including coordination with NY/NJ stakeholders. You will enforce contract requirements, lead NCR resolution, and mentor field teams to ensure quality and schedule adherence.

The role requires 10+ years in field engineering or heavy civil projects, with 5+ years in a senior resident engineer role, and a strong regulatory background.