M&J Engineering, P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J is actively seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to work on a major railroad infrastructure improvement project on the Amtrak New Haven-Harford-Springfield rail line for our client CTDOT and Amtrak. This position is a field position on an active construction site.

This position serves as the construction project lead, responsible for the management and oversight of a project team; consisting of construction inspectors, office engineers and other project support staff, working collectively to ensure all construction project work is performed in accordance with the contract documents, and all the Client’s needs are met.

• Ensure all project work is performed on schedule, on budget, according to project plans, approved work and safety plans, environmental permits, and quality standards provided by the contract specifications.
• Monitor and maintain project CPM schedules and milestones, identify, and mitigate risk, analyze and evaluate constructability issues and provide effective solutions.
• Evaluate contractor pay requisitions, ensure accuracy of billing, timely process approval of payment.
• Review change orders, extra work requests, perform engineering cost analysis to support negotiations.
• Coordinate with the contractor and stake holders to mitigate scheduling conflicts, and delays.
• Lead project progress, coordination, and other incidental meetings.
• Ensure the client is informed and kept current on project progress and all project issues.

• B.S. Civil Engineering or other applicable construction management background
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of railroad construction project experience functioning as a project lead on a major railroad infrastructure project of valued at $100M+.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of Connecticut
• Must be able to lead and manage CE&I project staff, ensure all aspects of project work are accounted for.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Amtrak NHHS or NEC territory
• Strong background in construction of railroad track, communication and signal (C&S), bridges and structures
• Knowledgeable of CTDOT policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Amtrak Railroad Force Account management and procedures

Salary Range: $105-$120/hour (commensurate with experience)

Apply for this position through this job post/ATS or email your resume to recruit@mjengineers.com.

*Third-party recruiters and agencies need not apply. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any unsolicited resume received will be considered a gift and will not obligate us to pay any referral fee.

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base.  We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff.  We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.