Resident Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in civil, highway/bridge, facilities, and/or railroad construction, including substantial field experience.
• Civil 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 driver’s 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.

Benefits

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.