Senior 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

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.