Resident Engineer - Rail/Transit

AECOM is seeking a Resident Engineer - Rail/Transit to join our Construction Management teams in our New Jersey Transportation group. The selected candidate will support railroad bridge transportation projects, working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

• Execute quality control, manage budgets and scope, evaluate schedules, and ensure compliance with Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, PATH, Conrail, and OSHA safety practices.
• Incorporate all Amtrak comments into approved designs and Shop Drawings; ensure field work reflects approved changes, including subsequent revisions.
• Proactively identify and resolve budget and administrative issues to keep delivery on track.
• Generate project status reports for Amtrak and support/lead progress status meetings as needed.
• Compile and maintain a computer-based digital photo record of construction progress and key activities.
• Coordinate labor forces with the Railroad Coordinator, including Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, PATH departments, outside utilities, and agencies.
• Validate and monitor contractor/vendor invoices for payment in alignment with work progress.
• Operate effectively in a fully paperless environment; maintain all project documentation electronically.
• Apply strong conflict resolution skills consistent with standard industry practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction in proximity to active railroad operations.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and industry safety standards (e.g., OSHA).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architectural, Construction Management plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in rail/transit in the New York Metro area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 plus years of experience in resident engineering, construction management, project management, engineering and related fields is preferred.
• Experience delivering complex structural and civil work under track and power outages on railroads including Amtrak and/or NJ TRANSIT preferred.
• Excellent written communications and presentation abilities with senior management team, external project stakeholders including senior client management leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills, staff supervision, strong negotiation skills and conflict resolution abilities.
• Strong technical and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Benefits: AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.