Resident Transportation Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Inspectors to be responsible for construction/transportation inspection services on a variety of projects such as bridge/roadway/rail road/intersection/trail repair, replacement and new construction in these NY State cities and locations: Counties of Albany, Broome, Cayuga, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chenango, Clinton, Cortland, Delaware, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Monroe, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga, and Tompkins, as well as the greater Syracuse, Buffalo, and Albany areas. Opportunities may also exist in support of our Railroad efforts in New Jersey and Northern Pennsylvania.

Position Responsibilities

• Independently performs, tests, inspects and records technical work of the highest degree of complexity.
• Plans and coordinates field construction observation activities and reviews the work of and provides mentoring of other inspectors.
• Serves as a liaison between the Project Owner, Contractor, and Professional Engineer having project oversight.
• Reviews materials against specifications, prepares change orders, prepares and reviews contractor payment applications, and ensures that project records are being prepared in accordance with accepted standards.
• A Resident Engineer must be able to fully express thoughts in writing and compile summary reports of other inspectors.
• Must have the ability to perform with the highest degree of independence, and effectiveness, in the field or in the office, within parameters established through the project plans and specifications.
• Must be fluent in the use of computers as a tool to aid construction observation.
• A Resident Engineer must be an effective communicator with good written communications skills.
• This position is often required to communicate the requirements of the project plans and specifications to the Contractor and negotiate impacts to the project from changed conditions.
• The Resident Engineer must also be familiar with corporate policies and safety requirements.
• Utilize safe work practices in accordance with federal, state, local, and company standards.
• Communicate incidents, accidents, near misses, potential hazards, and unsafe working conditions to a supervisor or the Health and Safety Department as soon as identified.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 10 years of related experience required, or similar position with experience in the construction field and transportation projects.
• NICET Level IV certification or a Professional Engineer's (PE) license is required.
• Bachelor's Degree desired. Associate's Degree acceptable with relevant experience.

Desired

• Accepted employment offers will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration Title 49 CFR Part 219

Estimated Compensation Range

Estimated Compensation Range: $89,440 - 108,160/year*

Learn About Our Comprehensive Benefits

Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE:

C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.

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