Resident Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) / Roth

Paid time off

License/bonuses

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in New Jersey. The role supports transportation, bridge, utility and municipal projects, with potential locations near Mays Landing or Mt. Laurel.

You’ll work in the field, guiding inspections and coordinating documentation to deliver projects from plan to completion. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 6+ years in construction engineering/inspection,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; high school diploma/GED required.
• 10-hour OSHA certification required.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Experience with NJDOT or municipal clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspectors or act as a solo inspector for construction inspection of bridge/highway projects; document with reports, photos, sketches.
• Oversee and coordinate documentation of construction inspection including pay estimates, change orders, daily reports, quantity checks, meeting minutes, certifications.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with specifications.
• Apply project plans, company policies and standards; make decisive decisions.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Coordinate site activities and resolve field issues.
• Lead other inspectors; provide coaching and direction as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in New Jersey! Candidates may be located near Mays Landing or Mt. Laurel.

When you join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team, you’ll help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities moving! In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative, field-focused group supporting transportation, bridge, utility, and municipal construction projects across the region. Our team partners closely with clients, contractors, and local agencies to solve challenges in real time, uphold quality and safety standards, and help bring important public infrastructure improvements from plan to completion.

If you enjoy being in the field, working with a knowledgeable team, and seeing the direct impact of your work on the communities around you, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a group that values communication, accountability, and practical problem-solving. You’ll contribute to projects that matter while building your technical expertise and long-term career path with Colliers Engineering & Design!

Responsibilities

• Ability to lead inspectors or act as a solo inspector for the construction inspection of bridge and/or highway projects including measuring and calculating quantities and documenting work with daily work reports, photos, and sketches.
• Oversee and coordinate documentation of construction inspection including pay estimates, change orders, daily work reports, quantity checking, meeting minutes, material certifications, etc.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with specifications.
• Apply project plans, along with company policies, guidelines, standards, specifications to the work and make decisive decisions.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate with individuals at all levels of the project.
• Coordinate activities on the project site and resolve problems related to the work.
• Lead other construction inspectors; providing coaching, mentoring, and direction as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering field preferred.
• 6+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience required.
• 10-hour OSHA certification required.
• Valid US driver's license required.
• Leadership skills, decision making, and attention to detail.
• Previous experience working with/for NJDOT and/or municipal clients as a Resident Engineer.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $45.00 to $71.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors on project sites for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions required.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.