Resident engineer

Join us at the intersection of

INGENUITY & INCLUSION

About The Role

Infrastructure Engineering Inc's (I E I) New York office is looking for an experienced Resident Engineer (RE) to join our Team! We are a multi-disciplinary Prime consulting firm that focuses on the delivery of design engineering, program management, and construction engineering and inspection services. We're civil engineers - a diverse and experienced team excited by project challenges that tap into our passion for solving problems.

The Resident Engineer (RE) will be responsible for providing Resident Engineering Inspection Services on Jamaica Bay Greenway project in Brooklyn that includes Water Main, Sewer and Roadway Construction work amongst other aspects of Construction and Environmental Engineering. Also, as the RE on this project, you serve as the on-site representative of the program management team, responsible for overseeing daily construction activities, ensuring project compliance with design specifications, schedules, budgets, and safety standards. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

Essential Duties/Functions and Responsibilities:

• Act as the client’s on-site representative during construction
• Monitor daily construction activities for quality assurance and compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards
• Coordinate with design engineers, construction contractors, inspectors, and program management staff
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead field meetings with stakeholders
• Review and approve contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress payments
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports, logs, as-builts, and photographs
• Identify and mitigate construction-related risks or delays; escalate critical issues when necessary
• Enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and project-specific requirements
• Participate in project meetings and prepare status reports for senior management and client stakeholders
• Ensure environmental, permitting, and regulatory compliance on-site
  
  

To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited college .
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction supervision or management of infrastructure projects specifically sewers, water mains and highways.
• Familiarity with NYC DDC, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards
• Strong knowledge of construction codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., NYCDDC PDMS System)
• Proven skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams); and Adobe Acrobat
• Detailed oriented and reliable, while demonstrating a high-level of interpersonal, diplomacy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies and diverse communities; address sensitive and complex questions; handle conflict; and manage various tasks.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  
  

Preferred Certifications:

• OSHA Safety and Health, 10-hour
• NYCDDC Water Main Inspection Training
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician, Grade I
  
  

Benefits and Perks

• Highly Competitive Salary; and Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Program
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing Opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Bonus Referral Program
• Employee Appreciation Programs
• Employer Sponsored Recognition Events
• IE University - Degree Seeking Programs and Certifications
• Professional Development and Training Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement/Conference and Training
• Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
• Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
• You are welcome to be your authentic self
  
  

Working Conditions:

• IEI will provide a company vehicle for fieldwork with acceptable driver's record.
• Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. Often works around dust, asphalt, and concrete.
• Sometimes needs to put in extra hours, including weekends, to keep up with intense construction work at times and deal with unexpected situations and accidents.
• Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports.
• Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
• Usually works in outside weather conditions.
  
  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work outdoors in various weather conditions, possibly for an extended period of time, depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require the use of hearing protection.

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department at 312-392-2796 or email [email protected].

Accommodations are available upon request and will be provided in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and our commitment to equal opportunity.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.