Resident Engineer (Water Resources)

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C.; Mountainville (NY); On-site; USD 176,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

401k with profit share

Medical/dental/vision

HDHP & HSA

FSAs

Commuter benefits

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Tectonic seeks an experienced Resident Engineer for NYC water infrastructure projects in the Hudson Valley. You will supervise construction, lead field inspectors, and ensure contract compliance and safety.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil delivery, NY P.E., and proficiency with E-Builder, Bluebeam, and scheduling tools. Expect travel to job sites with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Licensed NY Professional Engineer with Civil Eng degree.
• 10+ years in construction management for heavy civil projects.
• Experience as Resident Engineer on heavy infrastructure; NYCDEP familiarity preferred.
• Proficient with E-Builder, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, estimating and scheduling tools.
• Able to interpret plans and specs; communicate with clients and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction from NTP to close-out on public infrastructure.
• Oversee field construction for contract compliance.
• Lead field inspection staff across projects.
• Coordinate all phases of construction inspection.
• Review and adjust contractor schedules for site conditions.
• Prepare and certify pay applications with quantity verification.
• Document contractor performance and enforce policies.
• Monitor safety programs and correct unsafe practices.
• Issue change orders and field orders as needed.
• Collaborate with PMs, clients, and city officials on scope changes.

Skills

NY P.E. license

Civil Eng degree

10+ years CM exp

Resident Engineer exp

NYCDEP familiarity

E-Builder

MS Office

Bluebeam

Estimating & Scheduling

Specs/Docs reading

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

E-Builder

MS Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Tectonic is actively seeking experienced, full-time Resident Engineers to join our growing Water Resources Group for upcoming NYCDEP water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the Hudson Valley!

Essential Functions

• Supervises construction activities from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through project close-out, ensuring timely completion and adherence to contract documents, specifications, and accepted engineering practices on public infrastructure projects;
• Oversees field construction within project limits to confirm compliance with contract requirements and applicable codes;
• Manages and provides leadership to field inspection staff on infrastructure construction projects;
• Coordinates and directs all phases of construction inspection independently on water and wastewater infrastructure projects;
• Reviews and adjusts daily contractor work schedules in response to site conditions or project changes, ensuring optimal productivity and alignment with project milestones;
• Prepares, reviews, and certifies contractor pay applications, including verification of quantities and development of supporting documentation in accordance with project controls;
• Document contractor performance and enforces company and client policies, including recognition of exceptional work and documentation of any disciplinary issues;
• Monitors contractor safety programs for compliance with site-specific and regulatory safety standards, and takes necessary action to correct unsafe practices;
• Issues change orders, field orders, and memos to modify contract items as needed based on site conditions or as-built quantity calculations, in coordination with the project team;
• Collaborate frequently with Project Managers, client representatives, and city officials to communicate scope changes, track quantity adjustments, and manage impacts to the construction schedule;
• All related duties as required to ensure the successful completion of assigned infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Engineering License in the State of New York, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar;
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction management, including heavy civil and infrastructure projects, with demonstrated experience in estimating, bidding, scheduling, and field engineering;
• Experience as Resident Engineer managing heavy infrastructure projects and familiarity with NYCDEP procedures, processes, and project delivery standards preferred;
• Proficiency in E-Builder, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, estimating and scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration tools required;
• Ability to understand and interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents for work orders and build documents
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with clients, supervisors, and inspectors regarding specifications and qualification test results;
• A valid, clean driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to job sites is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Assume a stationary position;
• Handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job;
• Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, and clients using Company email and telephone systems;
• Move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, usually for prolonged periods of time,
• Lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. for some types of monitoring and inspections,
• Good visual skills, including focused depth perception, and
• Regular daily operations of a motor-vehicle or use of public transportation, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.

Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development and career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Company-observed, paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
• Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

PAY RANGE

Tectonic’s goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate’s work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.

Pay Range: $176,000 - $220,000 / year

Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E-Verify to verify employment authorization.