Assistant Resident Engineer/Inspector

Assistant Resident Engineer / Inspector

Location: NYC (Coney Island / Sheepshead Bay)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer / Inspector to support construction activities for water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure projects throughout New York City.

This role is critical in ensuring construction quality, compliance, and progress by providing detailed field observation, documentation, and coordination with the Construction Management (CM) team and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specifications, and construction work plans
• Perform on-site inspection, observation, and monitoring of construction activities
• Evaluate contractor performance and ensure adherence to project requirements
• Prepare detailed daily reports, including verification of material quantities and time-and-material records
• Maintain and update project redlines and as-built documentation
• Coordinate closely with CM teams, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Support documentation of change orders, RFIs, and shop drawing reviews

Project Assignment

Field-based inspection role supporting a Job Order Contract (JOC) project in the Coney Island / Sheepshead Bay area.

Required Skills

• Construction inspection and oversight
• Civil engineering and heavy civil construction
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Reporting and documentation
• Familiarity with RFIs, change orders, and shop drawings
• Knowledge of DEP standards and requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of construction inspection or construction observation experience
• Experience with municipal water/wastewater projects or similar infrastructure preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Ability to travel throughout the NYC metro area
• Strong coordination and communication skills

Preferred Credentials

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) – preferred, not required
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) – preferred
• Experience working with agencies such as NYC DEP or DDC
• in pumping stations, structural, or electrical systems is a plus

Core Competencies

• Construction management and inspection
• Stakeholder coordination
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Problem-solving in field environments

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Queens, NY.

The pay range for this position is $103000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Full benefits package; medical, vision, dental, 401k, profit- sharing.

This is a fully onsite position in Queens,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

About Actalent

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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.

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Salary : $103,000 - $140,000