Resident Engineer - Water Construction

EWI Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Exposure to complex projects

Collaborative environment

Career progression

Job summary

EWI Recruitment in New York seeks a Resident Engineer for water construction to lead projects from concept through completion on municipal infrastructure.

You will oversee on-site teams, ensure design interpretation aligns with contract specs, and drive schedules and budgets. This role requires a NY PE license and 10+ years in engineering/construction. This role offers long-term career progression within a stable firm and exposure to high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New York.
• 10+ years in engineering and/or construction management.
• Strong decision-making impacting cost and performance.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and contracts.
• Experience in municipal water infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyse engineering concepts and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Oversee construction management teams to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to contract specifications.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams including contractors, designers, and engineers.
• Monitor technical components to ensure they meet engineering and contractual standards.
• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts, budgets, and project schedules.
• Track contractor progress and ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

PE License (NY)

10+ years experience

Decision-making

Contract management

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary team management

QA/QC

Education

Professional Engineer license NY

CCM / USACE CQM / CCCA / NICET certifications

Job description

Resident Engineer - Water Construction

New York, United States
Full-time

Are you an experienced engineer ready to take ownership of construction projects from concept through to completion? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where problem-solving and decision-making directly impact project success?

If so, this opportunity could be a strong next step.

The Role

As a Resident Engineer, you will oversee a range of construction projects of varying complexity, applying established engineering and construction management principles to ensure successful delivery. This role requires strong technical judgment, the ability to interpret and adapt designs, and confidence in making decisions on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse engineering concepts and ensure alignment with project requirements
• Oversee construction management teams to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to contract specifications
• Manage multidisciplinary teams including contractors, designers, and engineers
• Monitor technical components to ensure they meet engineering and contractual standards
• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts, budgets, and project schedules
• Track contractor progress and ensure timely project delivery

Team & Projects

You will be part of a construction management function focused on delivering municipal water infrastructure projects, working across a portfolio of critical and complex builds.

About You

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York
• 10+ years of experience in engineering and or construction management

Key Competencies

• Strong decision-making impacting cost and performance
• Contract management expertise
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Construction schedule review and oversight
• QA QC and quality assurance experience

Additional Qualifications (preferred)

• Certifications such as CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, or NICET

What's on Offer

• Ongoing investment in professional development
• Exposure to complex, high-impact infrastructure projects
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Long-term career progression within a stable and growing organisation

Working Environment

This role sits within a forward-thinking engineering environment focused on delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions. The culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives, with an emphasis on creating long-term value for both communities and the environment.

Compensation

Salary range for this position is between $115,000 - $200,000, depending on experience, location, and technical expertise, with additional benefits and potential incentives.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.