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Resident Engineer

Actalent
Trenton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2025

Job Title: Resident Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to join our team. This role involves marketing our construction management and inspection services, preparing proposals, managing project costs and schedules, recruiting and hiring personnel, and providing technical assistance to design engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

  • Market the firm’s construction management and construction inspection services.
  • Prepare technical and cost proposals in response to solicitations.
  • Manage cost, budget, and schedule of each assignment.
  • Recruit and hire construction inspection field and office personnel.
  • Assign construction inspection personnel to projects, manage inspection personnel, and answer any questions they may have.
  • Visit inspectors and project sites periodically.
  • Provide assistance to design engineers regarding constructability issues, construction schedules, and traffic control.
  • Provide post-design services such as drawing reviews and coordination with Resident Engineers.

Essential Skills

  • BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
  • 10 years of progressive CI/CM experience on bridge, roadway, and drainage construction or maintenance projects.
  • Client-approved Project Manager on multiple construction inspection and construction management assignments.
  • Strong leadership, management, and mentoring skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Health Benefits
Medical Plans:

Horizon Design Co. (Buy-up Plan): No deductible, 100% coinsurance, $3,000/$6,000 out-of-pocket max.
Horizon MyWay HSA (Base Plan): $2,000/$4,000 deductible, 100% coinsurance, $5,000/$10,000 out-of-pocket max.
Prescription Coverage: Retail and mail order options with varying copays.
Dental:

Delta Dental PPO: Preventive services free, basic services covered at 80%, major services at 50%, up to $1,500 per year.
Cost: Arora pays 85% of the monthly premium.
Vision:

Guardian Vision: Annual eye exams, lenses or contacts every year, frames every 24 months.
Cost: Arora pays 85% of the monthly premium.
Insurance
Life Insurance:

Basic Group Term Life: $50,000 coverage, 100% company-paid.
Voluntary Term Life: Additional coverage for employees, spouses, and children.
Disability Insurance:

Short-Term Disability: State-specific benefits, up to $1,055 per week in NJ.
Long-Term Disability: Up to 60% of monthly earnings, maximum $7,500 per month, 100% company-paid.
Retirement Plan
401K:
Eligibility: Available from the first day of the month following hire date.
Contribution Limits: $23,000 annual limit, $7,500 catch-up for those 50 .
Matching Contribution: Company matches 15% on employee deferrals up to 10%.
Vesting Schedule: 100% vested after 6 years.
Additional Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with high deductible health plans, tax-free contributions.
Dependent Care FSA: Pre-tax funds for childcare and dependent care expenses.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 for educational expenses.
Professional Credentials: Reimbursement for FE and PE exams, license renewals, and professional society dues.
Seminars and Conferences: Reimbursement for relevant seminars and conferences.
Employee Referral Incentive: Bonuses for referring new hires.
Flex Time Schedule: Flexible work hours within core business hours.
TransitChek: Tax-free commuter benefits.
Payroll Direct Deposit: Mandatory direct deposit for paychecks.
Paid Time Off
Federal Holidays: Eight paid holidays per year.
Vacation Days: Accrual based on years of service, up to 25 days after 20 years.
Sick Days: 40 hours of earned sick leave per year.
Bereavement Leave: Up to two days off for immediate family member's death.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Trenton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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