Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role Description:
Arcadis is seeking a
Senior Resident Engineer to support one of the
most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States - the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).
We are working as the Delivery Partner along with team members and selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project.The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program
- one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation - and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.
The project encompasses the construction of a new, two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.
This is more than just a job -
it's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.
If you're seeking to make a meaningful, lasting impact - while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry -
this is your moment.
Role Accountabilities:
- Oversee daily construction activities and Resident Engineering Inspection responsibilities.
- Conduct technical reviews of construction plans, specifications, and project changes to ensure constructability and practicality.
- Ensure staff safety, regulatory compliance, permit adherence, and effective coordination with regulatory agencies.
- Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, and overall effectiveness.
- Influence contractors to meet project objectives related to cost, schedule, and quality standards.
- Administer the contractor payment process and recommend appropriate adjustments based on completed work.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to guide project progress, maintain safety standards, adhere to scheduling requirements, and facilitate meetings with contractors, clients, local agencies, and community stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management, with coursework and experience in heavy civil and structural work that demonstrate knowledge of geotechnical principles, soil and rock mechanics and testing, and construction methods. A Master's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of related experience in construction contract administration, preferably in the northern New Jersey/NYC area.
- EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification (a Professional Engineer registration in State of New Jersey or ability to obtain PE registration is preferred)
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with commercially available geotechnical design programs for deep and shallow foundations, excavation support systems, and slope stability analysis, such as LPILE, GROUP, FB-MultiPier, Slope/W, Seep/W, DeepEX, PLAXIS, and Settle3D.
- Familiarity with widely used geotechnical manuals and publications, as well as AASHTO, NJDOT, and Amtrak standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
- Experience with federally funded projects and regulatory compliance is preferred.
- Experience working on tunnel, rail, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
- Deep Pile Foundation Experience
- Structural Steel
- Viaducts and Bridgework
- Rebar installation for Mass Concrete.
- Environmental expertise (wetlands preferred)
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $195,000 - $265,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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