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HNTB

Senior Resident Engineer

Newark, NJ · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating construction engineering assignments. Responsible for monitoring assigned staff to determine that the ...

HNTB

Senior Resident Engineer

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$105K - $144K/yr

Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating construction engineering assignments. Responsible for monitoring assigned staff to determine that the ...

Mark Thomas

Resident Engineer - 1451

Redding, CA · On-site

$135K - $215K/yr

Qualified Senior Resident Engineers will also be considered and salary for the senior role will exceed the published RE band on this posting. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records ...

NV5

Resident Engineer

Fresno, CA

$160K - $201K/yr

The Senior Resident Engineer will also assist and participate in pursuing new opportunities for NV5. * Review and respond to Contractor's correspondence as required. * Implement on site procedures to ...

NV5

Resident Engineer

Fresno, CA · On-site

$160K - $201K/yr

The Senior Resident Engineer will also assist and participate in pursuing new opportunities for NV5. * Review and respond to Contractor's correspondence as required. * Implement on site procedures to ...

NV5

Resident Engineer

Sacramento, CA

$160K - $201K/yr

The Senior Resident Engineer will also assist and participate in pursuing new opportunities for NV5. * Review and respond to Contractor's correspondence as required. * Implement on site procedures to ...

NV5

Resident Engineer

Fresno, CA

$160K - $201K/yr

The Senior Resident Engineer will also assist and participate in pursuing new opportunities for NV5. * Review and respond to Contractor's correspondence as required. * Implement on site procedures to ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior resident engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior resident engineer?

Senior Resident Engineers are experienced professionals who oversee construction projects on-site, ensuring that all work complies with design specifications, safety standards, and contractual requirements. They act as the main point of contact between the client, contractors, and project stakeholders, resolving technical issues and monitoring progress. Typically, Senior Resident Engineers have extensive engineering backgrounds and are responsible for supervising junior engineers, managing documentation, and ensuring quality control throughout the construction process.

What is the difference between Senior Resident Engineer vs Resident Engineer?

AspectSenior Resident EngineerResident Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, experience, often additional certificationsEngineering degree, relevant experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects or large projects, manages teamsManages specific project sites, supervises on-site activities
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, infrastructure, civil engineering firmsConstruction companies, civil engineering firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior roles, career progressionProject management, site supervision

The Senior Resident Engineer typically has more experience, oversees larger or multiple projects, and manages teams, whereas the Resident Engineer focuses on day-to-day site supervision of specific projects. Both roles require engineering credentials and are common in construction and civil engineering industries, but the senior position involves higher responsibility and leadership.

What are some common challenges faced by senior resident engineers when overseeing large-scale construction projects?

Senior Resident Engineers often encounter challenges such as coordinating between multiple contractors and stakeholders, ensuring strict adherence to project timelines, and managing unexpected site issues or design changes. Balancing client expectations with regulatory compliance can also require effective communication and quick problem-solving. Additionally, maintaining high standards of safety and quality while working under tight deadlines is an ongoing responsibility in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior resident engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Resident Engineer, you need a solid background in civil or structural engineering, project management experience, and a relevant engineering degree with professional licensure (such as PE or Chartered Engineer). Familiarity with design and drafting software (like AutoCAD), construction management platforms, and quality assurance standards is crucial. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential soft skills for overseeing site operations and coordinating with diverse teams. These skills and qualities ensure that complex engineering projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
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Infographic showing various Senior Resident Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Senior Resident Engineer

HNTB

Newark, NJ • On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for overall field contract management, administration and coordination on large projects or programs of a diverse and complex nature. Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating construction engineering assignments. Responsible for monitoring assigned staff to determine that the contractor's activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements. Acts as on-site liaison between Client, Company Personnel and Contractor in resolution of project issues. Acts as a specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles, techniques, and procedures for an assigned area of responsibility. Analyzes complex construction/design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures and consults with design engineering personnel. Represents projects at meetings and conferences. Typically responsible for running projects of $20M or greater in construction value and key role in mega project pursuits.

What You'll Do:

  • Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
  • Coordinates project activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Prepares Summary Inspection Report of Daily activities. Monitors contractor progress and compares with the reviewed progress schedule. Resolves technical field issues and coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.
  • Oversees project controls including checking contractors' controls, coordination of schedule, and reviewing constructors schedule.
  • Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
  • Implements the firm's project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives. Identifies and resolves non-compliant work.
  • Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
  • Confirms change order requests, develops estimates, negotiates costs, and writes change orders.
  • Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline.
  • Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for mini-mega, mega, or super mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
  • May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of construction staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience.
  • All jurisdictional certificates.
Preferred Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

  • Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined or large/complex projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management independently.

  • Leading large teams inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.

  • Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.

  • Leading HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.

  • Serving as the lead interface with the client.

  • Deploying talent to other projects and developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer:

  • 15 Years of relevant NJDOT or NJTA experience.

  • Professional Engineer (PE), or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level IV.

  • TCC, SAT, ACI, CCTC Certification.

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#AS #ConstructionManagement

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Locations:

Newark, NJ, Parsippany, NJ (Fairfield)

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The approximate pay range for New Jersey is $198,656.54 - $346,183.07. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $180,596.86 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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