• Assistant Resident Engineer

    Actalent (New York, NY)


    Job Title: Assistant Resident Engineer

    Job Description

    The role is based at a site location in Staten Island, where you will manage the firm's day-to-day construction oversight and assist in resident engineering efforts on a major NYCDEP infrastructure upgrade contract. You will work closely with the Resident Engineer to manage inspection staff and ensure the delivery of daily inspector reports in accordance with client requirements. Additionally, you will act as a liaison to the design staff, responding to Contractors’ RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist the Resident Engineer in managing office staff responsible for record-keeping, general correspondence, and drafting required reports and deliverables.

    + Provide technical review of construction plans and specifications, assessing project changes for constructability and practicality.

    + Manage overall site safety and ensure compliance with permit conditions.

    + Monitor Contractor performance, schedule, responsiveness, and effectiveness.

    + Exert influence over contractors to achieve project goals related to cost, schedule, and quality.

    + Support the review, preparation, and processing of Contractor payments.

    + Lead meetings and prepare agendas and minutes.

    + Use effective communication skills to lead meetings on progress, safety, scheduling, and other contract administration topics with clients, local agencies, and the community.

    + Supervise other staff members on the project.

    + Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

    + 5+ years of experience working on NYCDEP or NYCDDC Projects.

    + Experience as an Office Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer for NYC projects.

    + Proficiency in Civil/MEP disciplines.

    + EIT certification and on track to obtain PE (Professional Engineer).

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Prior experience in industrial construction and wastewater treatment.

    + Experience with structural engineering.

    Work Environment

    You will be working on the NYCDEP WWTP project, reporting to a team that includes inspectors, field engineers, construction managers, and resident engineers. The position requires a 5-day on-site presence from 7 AM to 4 PM. The work environment includes a field office on site, providing a collaborative team atmosphere.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $67.30/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.