Assistant Resident Engineer (Newark, NJ)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

About the role

By joining our team, you’ll be responsible for managing a group of Field Engineers in monitoring the performance of the Contractor to assure compliance with contract requirements. We’ll look to you to plan and coordinate all field inspection activities and review the Field Engineer’s Daily reports to ensure compliance with job specifications. You’ll also respond to various field issues, track job progress, submit relevant reports, and run construction meetings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction inspection personnel assigned within all civil engineering disciplines and ensure construction quality assurance inspection is completed properly, in a timely manner, and in accordance with contract documents and requirements.
• Verify that tests, observations, and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in conjunction with plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Assist in responding to RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Provide field information (photos, drawing markups, field measurements) to design personnel when needed.
• Work on change orders.
• Conduct construction meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in managing civil infrastructure projects as an Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ideal Qualifications

• 10 Hour OSHA certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Port Authority experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees).
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Job posted on June 22, 2026.