Assistant Resident Engineer

Arcadis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Nine paid holidays

15–25 days PTO

Job summary

Poutrix seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer/Senior Office Engineer with 10 years of experience to join our Water Division on a NYCDEP construction project in Yonkers, NY. The role focuses on construction oversight, coordination with design teams, and leading meetings with the client and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has NYC project experience, an EIT, and a NY PE license (active). The position emphasizes safety, quality, and proactive construction administration within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Office Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer for NYC projects.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction oversight and AR/Assistant Resident Engineer efforts on the NYCDEP upgrade contract.
• Assist the Construction Manager and/or Resident Engineer in managing inspection staff and daily inspector reports.
• Act as liaison to design staff, respond to RFIs, and review shop drawings.
• Lead meetings and prepare agendas/minutes; supervise staff and mentoring.

Skills

Assistant Resident Engineer experience

Office Engineer experience

Leadership in construction projects

Education

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

Professional Engineer – NY (active)

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer/Senior Office Engineer, with 10 years of experience, to join our Water Division as part of our construction management team on a NYCDEP construction project in Yonkers, NY.

Role Accountabilities

Leadership

• Manage the firm’s day‑to‑day construction oversight and Assistant Resident Engineering efforts on the major NYCDEP infrastructure upgrade contract.
• Assist the Construction Manager (CM) and/or Resident Engineer (RE) in managing the inspection staff and delivering daily inspector reports in accordance with the client’s requirements.
• Act as liaison to design staff, respond to contractors’ RFIs, and review shop drawings.
• Responsible for record keeping, general correspondence, and compiling and drafting of required reports and deliverables; including technical review of construction plans, specifications, and project changes for constructability and practicality.
• Assist the RE in leading meetings and preparing meeting agendas and minutes.
• Lead progress, project, safety, scheduling, and other contract administration meetings with the client, local agencies, and the community.
• Supervise ARCADIS staff, including development of professional development plans, tracking career progress, mentoring, approving timesheets, and training/development requests.

Site Supervision

• Assist CM and/or RE in managing overall site safety and permit condition compliance, overseeing contractor performance, schedule, and effectiveness related to project and safety standards.
• Exert influence over contractors to maintain project goals regarding cost, schedule, and quality.
• Support the review, preparation, and processing of contractor payments with Project Controls staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience as an Office Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer for NYC projects.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years of Assistant Resident Engineering or office engineering experience for NYCDEP or NYCDDC.
• Professional Engineer – New York (active).
• Active participation in regional or national professional associations.
• Strong relationships with NYCDEP personnel.
• Interest and ability to network, support proposals, and contribute to the firm’s growth in the NYC construction market.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Nine paid holidays and 15–25 days of PTO that accrue per year. Salary range: $150,000 – $200,000, varying by experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.