Who We Are

Enovate is an Engineering firm that specializes in Construction Management, Transportation Engineering and Monitoring services. Since its inception a few years ago, Enovate was able to position its brand as a leading WBE/DBE engineering/CM firm. We have teamed with and supported well-known Engineering and CM firms and worked on flagship projects in both the public and private sectors.Our diverse team consists of Professional Engineers, Construction Managers, Engineers and Technicians from varied backgrounds – design, project management and construction. This is an opportunity to work with Enovate as we expand to meet the demand of this wide range of services and excel in a traditional industry that is ever changing with the adoption of technology.

We have been honored with a certification from Great Places to Work, listed on the FORTUNE Best Places to Work in NY and Best Small Workplaces lists, and received an ACEC NY Pioneer of Belonging Award for championing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging while creating an inclusive workplace, among other accolades.

Learn more at www.enovateengineering.com

Position Summary

• We are seeking a Senior Resident Engineer with 10+ years of experience in field engineering or construction supervision experience on large-scale tunneling, rail, or heavy civil projects.  The Senior Resident Engineer will provide leadership and technical oversight of field engineering and construction activities. This role ensures that all contractor work aligns with contract documents, technical provisions, safety, quality, environmental, and interface requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily field engineering operations, including layout, surveys, instrumentation, and alignment checks.
• Interpret and enforce contract drawings, specifications, and technical provisions; review and approve contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Lead resolution of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs); verify corrective actions and update as-built records.
• Collaborate with Change Manager to evaluate field-level change requests, assess impacts on scope, cost, schedule, and regulatory commitments.
• Conduct regular site inspections to confirm compliance with the Construction Environmental Control Plan (CECP), Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP), and Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Coordinate materials testing and inspection activities, witness field tests, and liaise with independent laboratories to validate results.
• Oversee interface coordination on site—facilitate clash mitigation, schedule sequencing, and stakeholder communication.
• Mentor and supervise field engineering staff, inspectors, and survey teams; ensure accurate documentation of daily logs, checklists, and field diaries.
• Support commissioning and rail activation planning by verifying field readiness, system alignments, and testing protocols.
• Drive punch-list close-out: confirm completion of outstanding items, secure completion certificates, and finalize handover documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of field engineering or construction supervision experience on large-scale tunneling, rail, or heavy civil projects.
• 5+ years in a senior resident engineer or equivalent role.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or NICET Level III/IV in relevant disciplines.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Optional: PMP, Prosci Change Management, or specialized BIM certification
• Deep understanding of NEPA, FTA, FRA, Buy America, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven expertise with PMIS platforms, BIM coordination, and field survey instruments.
• Ability to navigate construction sites, including climbing stairs or accessing unfinished spaces, when required for estimate development.
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, stand, walk and reach in varying climates (hot, cold, etc.)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, vests, and steel-toed boots, for prolonged periods.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional technical judgment and problem-solving in complex field environments.
• Strong leadership and team management; ability to mentor junior staff.
• Excellent communication for interfacing with contractors, DP teams, GDC, and SEP.
• Rigorous attention to detail in record-keeping, reporting, and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/Navisworks clash detection, and scheduling tools (Primavera P6/MS Project)

Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in Enovate's mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here.

Pay/Benefits:

Enovate has great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, volunteer time off, free on-site fitness center, wellness programs and many other optional programs. To learn more, please visit https://www.enovateengineering.com/employee-benefits

The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Enovate considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Enovate is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities to applicants and teammates regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Enovate is a federal contractor with a desire for priority referrals of protected veterans.

Please apply through this job board or email Caitlin Nazaire with your resume at recruiting@enovateengineering.com