Job DescriptionAECOM is actively seeking a
Resident Engineer in the New York Metro area.
This position is a site based role.The
Resident Engineer (RE) will be responsible for the effective administration of the construction contract and will interact closely with the Construction Manager (CM). They will have daily contact with the Contractor(s) Project Manager and Plant Operations. The Resident Engineer will have the primary responsibility for quality assurance of the construction.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Ensure the Project Quality Plans interface satisfactorily with the requirements of the Contract.
- Ensure implementation of the Quality Plan for the project.
- Oversee the field operation to ensure schedules are adhered to and the overall construction program maintained.
- Oversee the field staff and deploy in such a manner as to minimize cost and maximize production, i.e.: deploy staff using day and night shifts to minimize overtime and travel.
- Review and monitor the Contractor's daily and weekly work progress and compared to what has been shown in the schedule.
- Report any delays or lost time to the CM for action.
- Consult with the CM on construction problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate the activities of the contracts with outside agencies and utilities.
- Ensure job safety procedures in the accepted HASP(s) are strictly adhered to.
- Direct the activities of the Assistant Resident Engineer(s) Chief Inspectors and Office Engineers.
- Direct public and media inquiries to the appropriate department representative.
- Prepare all project related correspondence and provide to CM for final review prior to issuance.
- Conduct job coordination and progress meetings.
- Ensure the project daily inspection reports are timely, complete and certified by an authorized person.
- Prepare and review monthly estimates and final payments.
- Ensure staff maintains high ethical standards .
- Review monthly progress reports to client.
- Review and comment on CPM Schedule updates.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements- BA/BS in mechanical, electrical, or civil/structural engineering and 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and /or education.
- Must have a valid New York State P.E. license.
- OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course.
- Working knowledge of major wastewater construction infrastructure projects and wastewater .mechanical process equipment installation.
Preferred Qualifications- OSHA 30-hour Construction Health and Safety Course.
- NYCDEP 4-hr Scaffolding Training.
- NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training.
- NYCDEP BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour).
- HAZWOPER 40.
- PMIS- e-Builder Training.
Additional Information- Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
- Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
- THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN FEBRUARY 29, 2027
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.About AECOMAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
