Assistant Resident Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Techno is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to support a once-in-a-generation transportation infrastructure program in New Jersey that will help transform mobility throughout the Northeast Corridor. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a highly visible, long-term rail and transportation initiative supporting one of the busiest transit networks in the country. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and proactive professional who thrives in dynamic field environments and brings experience supporting large-scale public transportation, rail, or heavy civil construction projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the Resident Engineer in overseeing day-to-day construction activities on active transportation infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, engineers, consultants, and agency stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents, specifications, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Review and support RFIs, submittals, change orders, contractor reports, and construction documentation.
• Participate in field inspections, progress meetings, technical briefings, and project walkthroughs.
• Support environmental compliance efforts, mitigation planning, and regulatory requirements throughout project execution.
• Assist with project controls activities, including schedule tracking, budget monitoring, quantity verification, and cost management.
• Monitor contractor performance and support resolution of field issues, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate quality assurance activities, testing requirements, and documentation management.
• Support implementation of project safety procedures and review contractor safety plans.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including punch list coordination, as-built reviews, warranty tracking, and turnover documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting transportation, rail, transit, tunnel, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction management processes, project controls, field inspection, quality assurance, and contract administration.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within active construction environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software platforms.
• Must have prior experience supporting projects for New Jersey Transit or similar public transportation agencies.
• Experience with federally funded infrastructure programs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and regulatory requirements is a plus.
• EIT, NICET, OSHA certifications, or related industry credentials are preferred.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $80 - $105 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and work location.