Field Engineer & Inspector, NYC Wastewater Projects

CES Consultants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company contributions

PTO

Life Insurance

Job summary

CES Consultants seeks a Junior Field Engineer/Inspector to support a NYCDEP Job Order Contract across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. This full-time, on-site role requires a 40-hour workweek for 12 months and provides inspection services for wastewater facilities and pump stations.

You will liaison between contractors and facility stakeholders, ensuring compliance with specs, safety regulations, and schedules while documenting field activities and coordinating with DEP EH&S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years relevant experience, or associate degree with 5+ years.
• Familiarity with NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYCDOT standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction management and day-to-day field supervision for BWSO Job Order Contracts (JOCs)
• Provide full-time inspection services across mechanical, structural, HVAC, and electrical trades
• Participate in scope development, cost negotiation, and job order issuance
• Attend joint scope, pre-construction, and kick-off meetings
• Ensure Site-Specific Safety Work Plans are approved and coordinated with DEP EH&S
• Coordinate with Office Engineer to update submittal logs and review documentation
• Confirm required permits are obtained before mobilization
• Act as the primary liaison between general contractors, subcontractors, and facility representatives
• Monitor construction activities for adherence to specs, quality, and safety standards
• Conduct technical inspections and verify daily implementation of quality measures
• Track progress against construction schedule and initiate corrective actions for delays
• Assist in managing scope modifications and quantity reconciliations
• Prepare daily field reports, computations, and photographic documentation
• Conduct substantial and final inspections; issue punch lists and completion memos
• Collect and review all administrative close-out documents
• Assist in processing partial and final payments
• Perform additional project control duties as required

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

eGordian

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CES Consultants seeks a Junior Field Engineer/Inspector to support a NYCDEP Job Order Contract across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. This full-time, on-site role requires a 40-hour workweek for 12 months and provides inspection services for wastewater facilities and pump stations.

You will liaison between contractors and facility stakeholders, ensuring compliance with specs, safety regulations, and schedules while documenting field activities and coordinating with DEP EH&S.