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HNTB Corporation

Resident Engineer

Macon, GA · On-site

$94K - $121K/yr

Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development ... Macon, GA NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters ...

HNTB

Resident Engineer

Macon, GA · On-site

$94K - $121K/yr

Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development ... NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for third assistant engineer in Macon, GA is $85,121.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,600.00 and $100,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Third Assistant Engineer (3AE) is an entry-level licensed officer in a ship's engineering department. They are responsible for monitoring and maintaining various mechanical and electrical systems, including the engine room, boilers, pumps, and generators. They assist senior engineers in troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring the vessel's machinery operates efficiently and safely. The 3AE typically stands watch, performing routine inspections and responding to any mechanical alarms or malfunctions. This role is essential to the overall operational efficiency of the ship and requires mechanical expertise, problem-solving skills, and adherence to safety protocols.

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To thrive as a Third Assistant Engineer, a solid background in marine engineering, mechanical systems, and an appropriate engineering license (such as STCW or USCG endorsement) are essential. Familiarity with engine room equipment, shipboard safety systems, and maintenance management software is typically required. Exceptional teamwork, communication, and a strong attention to detail help candidates stand out in this supportive engineering position. These skills ensure the safe, efficient operation of vessel machinery and contribute to smooth onboard collaboration and regulatory compliance.

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As a Third Assistant Engineer, your role forms the foundation for advancing to more senior engineering positions on board, such as Second Assistant Engineer, First Assistant Engineer, and eventually Chief Engineer. Demonstrating reliability, technical competence, and leadership in this entry-level licensed role can lead to promotions as you gain more sea time, experience, and additional certifications. Many employers also provide training and mentorship programs to help engineers develop their skills and progress within maritime engineering. Advancement often comes with greater responsibilities, higher pay, and the opportunity to oversee larger engineering teams and more complex systems.

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Resident Engineer

HNTB Corporation

Macon, GA • On-site

$94K - $121K/yr

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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 management of HNTB's contract, administration and coordination on projects of a diverse and complex nature. Monitors activities of assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements. Provides technical leadership for complex or unique assignments. Reviews drawings, specifications, and installation procedures for constructability. May recommend changes to design. Represents projects at meetings and conferences. Typically responsible for running projects of $10M 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 and coordinating schedules, reviews 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 mini-mega and 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 strategic, mini-mega, and 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 10 years construction related experience.
  • All jurisdictional certificates.

What You'll Bring:
  • Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management with guidance from more experienced staff.
  • Leading a team on mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.
  • Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects.
  • Leading with minimal assistance from the Office Management Team in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
  • Serving as the lead interface with the client on moderately complex projects.
  • Developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer:
  • Master's degree in Engineering.
  • 12 Years of relevant experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III.

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.
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Locations:
Macon, GA
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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