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Assistant Resident Engineer

NV5
Morristown, NJ Other
POSTED ON 8/16/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Resident Engineer position at NV5?

Overview

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Utility Services, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

 

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

NV5 is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to work fulltime on an upcoming landmark NJDEP linear park and transportation project in Newark. 15 months fulltime on site and thereafter as required with NJDEP or other NJ Transportation projects. NJ P.E. preferred but not required, 5 years minimum experience in similar construction environment. Knowledge of NJDOT, NJ Turnpike specifications is beneficial. Experience working with NJ EDA a plus. 

Responsibilities

  • Perform roles delegated by the Senior Resident Engineer
  • Elevate as required to the onsite Senior Resident Engineer
  • Oversee other personnel as required
  • Ensure all reports, documentation, and payments are processed in an accurate and timely manner

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years construction management experience
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in support role for of a Resident Engineer on site.
  • NICET II or higher preferred.
  • Detailed orientated
  • Experience with construction documentation
  • Experience with Office Suite
  • Experience in document control required.

Certifications/Licenses:

  • NJ PE License required

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Compensation: $70,000 – 80,000 per year

 

Base pay offered for this New Jersey based role may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided in accordance with NY Senate Bill S1326. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

 

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

 

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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