Resident Engineer

Paycom - ATS; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401K and company match

ESOP

Vacation/Holiday/Personal Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Certification Bonus

Job summary

Urban Engineers seeks a Resident Engineer to lead construction inspection on complex highway and bridge projects across New Jersey, including Mount Laurel. You will guide inspection teams, review pay estimates, and manage change orders to ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets are met.

The role requires 10+ years in construction inspection with 3+ years as a Resident Engineer, NICET III/IV or PE license, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction inspection with 3+ years as Resident Engineer.
• NICET III/IV and/or PE license.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Guide construction inspection team and drive results across cost, schedule, and quality.
• Lead project meetings and review/approve pay estimates.
• Review shop drawings and resolve change orders; mitigate potential claims.
• Navigate unforeseen field conditions and keep contractors, designers, and clients aligned.

Skills

Construction inspection

Resident Engineer

NICET III/IV or PE license

Communication skills

Driver's license

TCC credential

Education

NICET III/IV or PE license

Rutgers TCC credential

NJSAT/NECEPT/ACI/NACE credentials (preferred)

Job description

BIG PROJECTS. REAL IMPACT. YOUR LEADERSHIP.RESIDENT ENGINEERS | NEW JERSEYYou’ve built the experience. Now lead the projects that keep New Jersey moving.Urban Engineers is seeking Construction Resident Engineers to join our distinguished team on complex highway and bridge projects throughout New Jersey. Work with major transportation clients—including NJDOT, NJTA, NJT, DRPA, DRJTBC, and the Port Authority of NY/NJ—and help turn ambitious infrastructure plans into successful construction projects.Take the lead where it counts.As a Resident Engineer, you’ll guide the construction inspection team and drive results across cost, schedule, and quality. You’ll lead project meetings, oversee shop drawing reviews, review and approve pay estimates, resolve change orders, and help mitigate potential claims. From navigating unforeseen field conditions to keeping contractors, designers, and clients aligned, your judgment will move projects forward.Bring your experience. Make your mark.We’re looking for professionals with:10+ years of construction inspection experience, including 3+ years as a Resident EngineerNICET III or IV and/or a PE licenseRutgers Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) credentialStrong written and verbal communication skillsA valid driver’s licenseNJSAT, NECEPT, ACI, and/or NACE credentials are preferred. SiteManager and/or CapEx experience is a plus.Don’t meet every single qualification listed? No problem. We’re looking for people who are excited about the role and willing to learn. If it sounds like a good fit, go ahead and apply—you might be just what we’re looking for, either for this position or another one on the team. We’re happy to provide training if needed.Ready to lead your next major project?Apply to join Urban Engineers as a Resident Engineer in New Jersey.Benefits of working at Urban:Medical/PrescriptionDentalVisionLife InsuranceShort/Long Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts401K and company matchEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Vacation, Holiday, and Personal DaysTuition ReimbursementProfessional DevelopmentCertification BonusApply today!Pay Rate: $150,000 - $210,000/ year plus excellent benefits!Location(s): Mount Laurel, NJAbout Urban:Our culture is built around our people. Voted a Top Workplace in the Philadelphia region by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits, along with career development through our Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance, and certification incentives. Founded in 1960, Urban provides engineering, environmental, planning, construction, and program management services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. The position provides access to Urban’s multidisciplinary engineering, construction, estimating, scheduling, and project-controls resources and opportunities to support major transportation programs throughout the company. Through innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for the Urban family.Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status