Assistant Resident Engineer/Office Engineer

CES Consultants, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CES Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer/Office Engineer to support the Resident Engineer on the Upper Catskill Aqueduct project in New York.

The ARE will be on-site and can substitute the RE when needed, performing office engineering duties. Responsibilities include supervising inspection staff, reviewing daily reports, ensuring site safety and permit compliance, tracking contractor performance, and assisting with payments, RFIs, change orders, and meetings with clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil preferred).
• 5+ years of ARE/OE experience on NYCDEP infra projects.
• Proficient in E-Builder.
• Able to collaborate with project managers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of construction schedules, inspection reports, and payment reviews.
• OSHA Construction, 30-hour certified.

Responsibilities

• Fill the RE role when unavailable, providing services for inspection, coordination, and administration.
• Assist with managing inspection staff and review daily reports.
• Ensure site safety and compliance with permit conditions.
• Monitor contractor performance including schedule, responsiveness, and effectiveness.
• Support review and processing of contractor payments.
• Assist with construction documents, RFIs, change orders, and correspondences.
• Lead meetings with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

E-Builder

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Communication

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil preferred)

Tools

OSHA 30-hour

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: New York Office - Staten Island, NY 10306, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $75.00 - $80.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Engineering,

Position Title: Assistant Resident Engineer/Office Engineer

Location: Upper Catskill Aqueduct (Philipstown, NY) /NY Office

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $75.00-$80.00Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Position Overview

The Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE), under the supervision of the Resident Engineer, acts in a support role to the RE. The ARE is situated at the work location and fills the role of the RE when they are unavailable. In addition, the ARE performs the duties of the Office Engineer.

The project concerns the section of the Upper Catskill from the Ashokan Reservoir to Kensico Reservoir at five (5) of the existing chamber structures. These chambers have been in continual service for more than a century and need restoration and rehabilitation due to their age, weathering, and general deterioration.

The five (5) Chamber structures are:

• Rondout Drainage Chamber located in Hamlet of High Falls, NY
• Wallkill Drainage Chamber located in Town of Gardiner, NY
• Hunter Brook North Siphon Chamber located in Town of Yorktown Heights, NY
• Croton Lake Downtake Chamber located in Town of Yorktown Heights, NY
• Harlem RR North Siphon Chamber located in Village of Pleasantville, NY

Responsibilities:

• Fill the role of RE when the RE is unavailable including providing all services necessary and required for inspection, supervision, management, coordination and administration of the Project.
• Assist with managing the inspection staff and reviewing daily inspection reports in accordance with client requirements.
• Ensure site safety and compliance with permit conditions.
• Monitor contractor performance, including schedule, responsiveness, and effectiveness.
• Support the review, preparation, and processing of contractor payments.
• Assist with the construction documents, RFIs, change orders, correspondences, and supporting the office and field staff as needed.
• Lead progress, project, safety, scheduling, and contract administration meetings with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications: Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Civil)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as an ARE and/or OE on NYCDEP infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in E-Builder.
• Ability to work closely with project managers, contractors, and subcontractors
• Clear understanding of construction schedules, inspection reports, and payment reviews.
• OSHA Construction, 30-hour

Technical Skills:

• E-builder
• MS Office
• Adobe Acrobat

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Perform additional project related duties as required.

Company Overview

CES Consultants, Inc. is a fast-growing, civil infrastructure engineering, program management, construction management, and program controls and technology firm with offices in Miami, Broward, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, Florida, the DC Metro area, New York City, and New Jersey.

At CES, we work as a team to deliver exceptional service and build lasting relationships with our employees and clients. We are looking for the right professionals to join us on our mission to provide cutting-edge, sustainable innovations that build resilient communities through smart solutions. Being part of our culture means:

• Thriving on challenges and the effort needed to solve them.
• Working with people who are positive, adaptable, and growth minded.
• Delivering quality work for our clients and investing in their success.
• Supporting fellow teammates by work sharing and collaborating

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to qualified candidates. The employee compensation package includes Employer premium cost share contributions to all employees and their families. The benefit healthcare coverage package includes medical, dental, and vision, 401k with company contributions, Personal Time Off (PTO), and 100% company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary benefits include Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance for employee/spouse/child(ren), and the opportunity to enroll in Health Flex Spending.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CES is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulations in the locations where we work.