Resident Engineer - ITS & NJDOT Projects On-Site Lead

MP Engineers + Architects; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Engineers + Architects seeks an experienced Resident Engineer with strong ITS, transportation construction management, and inspection experience in New Jersey. You will act as the on-site representative for NJDOT projects, oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of ITS infrastructure, and manage field oversight, safety, and QA.

The ideal candidate has a civil/electrical/construction management degree, 10+ years in transportation projects, NJDOT procedures knowledge, and a PE license

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management and inspection experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience as a Resident Engineer on NJDOT projects and knowledge of NJDOT procedures and standards.
• Experience with ITS construction, integration, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site representative for construction management and inspection of ITS projects.
• Oversee installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of ITS components such as traffic systems and fiber networks.
• Coordinate with NJDOT, utilities, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and payment applications.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and project progress; prepare daily and status reports.
• Ensure safety and quality assurance per NJDOT standards; manage closeout activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

MS Office

Documentation tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction Management Software

Job description

MP Engineers + Architects seeks an experienced Resident Engineer with strong ITS, transportation construction management, and inspection experience in New Jersey. You will act as the on-site representative for NJDOT projects, oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of ITS infrastructure, and manage field oversight, safety, and QA.

The ideal candidate has a civil/electrical/construction management degree, 10+ years in transportation projects, NJDOT procedures knowledge, and a PE license