Resident Engineer: Field Leader for Highways & Bridges

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring & professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) with profit-sharing

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/l​

HDHP + HSA

FSAs for medical & dependent care

Commuter benefits

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC is seeking a full-time Resident Engineer in East Brunswick, NJ to oversee public sector projects on-site with experienced teams. You will review plans, manage field operations, coordinate inspectors, and ensure timely project close-out and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years as a Resident Engineer, NJ DOT RE experience, NICET IV or equivalent, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• NICET IV certification in Highway Construction or 12 years of road/bridge CI experience.
• PE license may be required for some projects; NJ DOT RE experience preferred.
• Minimum 4 years as Resident Engineer with NJ DOT RE experience.
• Certifications in NJSAT Asphalt Paving Construction Technologist and TCC Traffic Control.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional engineering services on public sector projects and act as field representative.
• Supervise field activities, coordinate inspectors, and ensure project records are maintained.
• Respond to RFIs and interpret plans/specs for construction and testing.
• Review design plans, submittals, and payment applications to contractors.
• Lead on-site teams to monitor progress per contract cost/schedule.
• Ensure proper project close-out documentation and safety compliance.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate with clients/stakeholders.

Skills

NICET IV certification

PE license

Resident Engineer experience

NJSAT Asphalt Certification

TCC Traffic Control

ACI Grade 1

Reading specs

Client communication

Detail orientation

Driver's license

Education

Professional engineering license (PE)

Job description

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC is seeking a full-time Resident Engineer in East Brunswick, NJ to oversee public sector projects on-site with experienced teams. You will review plans, manage field operations, coordinate inspectors, and ensure timely project close-out and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years as a Resident Engineer, NJ DOT RE experience, NICET IV or equivalent, and relevant certifications.