Resident Engineer

M&J Engineering D.P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004 M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering construction management construction inspection technology and environmental services to a broad range of clients including federal state and city/local agencies private owners architects engineers and contractors.

M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection ITS mechanical electrical wastewater water supply tunnel airport port marine/coastal environmental engineering and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity with the intent to further the Companys Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity or expression age disability genetic information marital status citizenship status employment status veteran or military status or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

The Resident Engineer serves as the construction project lead for complex CTDOT transportation facilities and / or railroad projects. The role is responsible for managing the CE&I team administering construction contracts and ensuring work is performed safely on schedule within budget and in compliance with contract documents applicable codes and agency procedures.

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Project Management & Construction Oversight

• Lead construction activities from Notice to Proceed through final completion on CTDOT highway bridge facility and / or railroad projects.
• Interpret and enforce contract plans specifications special provisions CTDOT Form 819 Construction Manual and applicable codes.
• Monitor contractor performance CPM schedules milestones and critical path; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate constructability issues and provide practical engineering solutions on one or more of the following:
• Highway/bridge work (earthwork drainage concrete steel utilities MPT)
• Facilities/buildings (architectural structural MEP renovations)
• Rail/transit projects (trackwork platforms facilities utilities yards)

Contract Administration & Controls

• Review and approve contractor pay requisitions and quantity measurements.
• Prepare and negotiate Change Orders and Extra Work Requests including engineering cost analyses.
• Oversee construction documentation payment estimates and digital document control systems (e.g. AASHTOWare COMPASS).
• Prepare and review technical reports correspondence and project records.

Quality Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with approved safety plans environmental permits and state/federal regulations.
• Oversee inspection sampling and testing of materials in accordance with project requirements.
• Maintain quality standards and proper documentation for all construction activities.

Coordination & Leadership

• Serve as the primary liaison with CTDOT rail agencies (MTA Metro-North Amtrak) municipalities utilities and other stakeholders.
• Lead progress coordination and stakeholder meetings; keep the client informed of progress risks and recommended actions.
• Supervise mentor and support inspection and office engineering staff; promote a culture of safety accountability and professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in civil highway/bridge facilities and/or railroad construction including substantial field experience.
• Connecticut Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential.
• Demonstrated experience leading CE&I teams and managing construction contracts on complex projects.
• Prior supervisory experience overseeing inspection and field staff.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on CTDOT and/or federally funded DOT projects.
• Experience on active railroad projects (Metro-North Amtrak).
• Relevant certifications including:
• ACI Concrete Field Testing
• NETTCP (Concrete HMA Soils & Aggregate)
• ATSSA or equivalent traffic control training
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Construction Safety
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management/document control platforms.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to work in active construction and railroad environments including uneven terrain and proximity to traffic or track.
• Willingness to work nights weekends and off-hours as required for project needs.
• Ability to work year-round in varied weather conditions.

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service safety risk management and loss prevention practices quality control teamwork and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work desire continuous improvement and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality employee-owned professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits including medical dental and eye insurance 401(k) retirement plan life insurance etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.