APTIM · 14 hours ago
Assistant Resident Engineer
Lawrenceville, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expAPTIM is a leading professional solutions firm specializing in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. They are seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer to oversee heavy civil transportation projects, particularly focusing on bridge deck replacements and roadway rehabilitation. The role involves field inspection, project documentation, and client interaction to ensure compliance with specifications and safety requirements.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Perform daily construction inspection of heavy civil work, including:
Bridge deck demolition and reconstruction, structural steel work, parapets, bearings, joint systems, painting, and HPC/HMA placements
Roadway rehabilitation, milling/paving, HPTO overlays, shoulder work, drainage, guide rail, and ADA-compliant improvements
ITS/ESS and communication infrastructure upgrades, including cameras, communication networks, electrical systems, and LAN expansions
Verify contractor work against approved submittals, RFI responses, and agency specifications
Elevate and/or resolve field conflicts and track impacts to schedule or cost
Prepare and manage:
Daily inspection reports, MS Office and agency forms, and DC‑144/126 documentation
Quantity measurements, payment estimates, force account records, and price adjustment tables
Change Orders (COs) and Unapproved Adjustments (UARs)
Project closeout packages and full as-built documentation
Maintain project files, correspondence, logs, and weekly updates to the client
Lead and coordinate inspection teams and review inspection reports
Schedule, facilitate, and document contractor/client meetings
Serve as Acting Resident Engineer when required
Interface with NJTA, NJDOT, DRJTBC, and municipal/county representatives
Ensure contractor compliance with specifications, safety requirements, and permit conditions
Coordinate traffic control (MPT), nightwork operations, and staging activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
10+ years total construction experience
8 years with NJTA experience
Demonstrated experience as Senior Inspector, Office Engineer, and Assistant Resident Engineer on multimillion‑dollar transportation projects
Proficiency in MS Office, project scheduling (Primavera P6 exposure), digital reporting systems (e.g., CAPEX, DRJTBC systems)
NICET Levels IV preferred
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician• - Grade 1
OSHA 10-hour Safety
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
Company paid and optional Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).
Company
APTIM
APTIM specializes in engineering, program management, environmental services, disaster recovery, maintenance&construction services. It is a sub-organization of Veritas Capital.
1001-5000 employees
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Chairman & CEO
Jon Grant
EVP & CFO
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