Field Assistant Engineer for Airport Construction & Inspection

Infrastructure-Engineering; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Salary and Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Professional Development and Training

Job summary

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer for our New York office to support the JFK Airport project with The Port Authority of NY/NJ.

You will coordinate with operations, review submittals, and supervise field staff to ensure safe, timely, and compliant construction activities. The role demands a Civil Engineering degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to support non-standard work hours, including potential night and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with JFK Airport Facility, operations personnel, and stakeholders to minimize airport disruption.
• Review submittals and forward for technical review; prepare transmittal letters.
• Monitor schedules, change orders and weekly reports; suggest cost-saving approaches.
• Supervise field staff and ensure accurate project documentation.
• Review project plans, specs and addenda; oversee field construction activities.

Skills

OSHA 30-hour Certification

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

eBuilder

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer for our New York office to support the JFK Airport project with The Port Authority of NY/NJ.

You will coordinate with operations, review submittals, and supervise field staff to ensure safe, timely, and compliant construction activities. The role demands a Civil Engineering degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with PE license preferred.