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Senior Resident Engineer - Rail and Transit

Parsons

Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)

Base salary $134,100  to $241,400

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY +1 more

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  • LocationNew York, NY +1 more
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
All places named
  • New York, NY
  • Newark, NJ

About this job

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work on one of the most exciting Infrastructure projects in the Country! The Hudson Tunnel project in NY/NJ was recently awarded to Parsons and 2 other partners. As a Resident Engineer specializing in Utilities, you will be responsible for overseeing the construction and coordination of Utilities in a Mega Tunnel Project. You will ensure that these structures meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and project specifications. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including project managers, construction teams, and government agencies, is essential to ensure successful project execution.


The successful candidate will leverage extensive technical expertise in municipal infrastructure, including water and sewer systems as well as water and wastewater treatment facilities, to oversee and manage capital improvement projects.
 

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.

Key Attributes:

  • Significant experience managing large-scale capital improvement projects.
  • Proven capacity to administer multiple projects concurrently.
  • Dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Effective personnel management and responsiveness to evolving project needs.

Qualifications & Skills & Experience:

  • 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management with adequate course work experience on Heavy Civil and Structural elements to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of geotechnical principles and practices, soil and rock mechanics and testing, and construction methods (a Master's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred)
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in Construction Contract Administration of related work experience preferably in 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)
  • Familiarity with commercially available geotechnical programs for design of deep and shallow foundations, support of excavation systems and slope stability such as LPILE, GROUP, FB-MultiPier, Slope-W, Seep-W, DeepEx, Plaxis, Settle3D, etc.
  • Familiarity with commonly used geotechnical manuals and publications
  • Familiarity with AASHTO, NJDOT and Amtrak Standards
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($134,100) is above 45% of the 322 Program & Project Management roles in New York listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $140,000; the middle half runs from $117,444 to $166,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Resident Engineer - Rail and Transit (this listing)$134,100 - $241,400
PNT/Space Integration Engineer$134,100 - $241,400
Space Situational Awareness SME$134,100 - $241,400
CSfC Principal SME & Lead Systems Architect$134,100 - $241,400
Requirement Manager - Technical Assurance$134,100 - $241,400
Chief Engineer — Radar Division$134,100 - $241,400
Roadway Practice Lead$134,100 - $241,400

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Parsons roles · How to read the bar

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2026-10-27
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Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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