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Principal Engineer

Arcadis
Plains, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We are seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer/Senior Office Engineer, with 10 years of experience, to join our Water Division as part of our construction management team on a NYCDEP construction project in Yonkers, NY.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our team with support from one of the best-qualified municipal consulting firms in the country. As an Assistant Resident Engineer, you will utilize your experience and technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure, water and wastewater facilities and general building projects to successfully execute and manage construction under the supervision of the Construction Manager and Resident Engineer

Role accountabilities:

Leadership
  • As an Assistant Resident Engineer you will manage the firm's day-to-day construction oversight/Asst. Resident Engineering efforts on a major NYCDEP infrastructure upgrade contract. The Assistant Resident Engineer will be expected to assist the Construction Manager (CM) and/or Resident Engineer (RE) in managing the inspection staff and the delivery of daily inspector reports in accordance with clients' requirements. You will be expected to act as liaison to design staff and respond to Contractors' RFI's and review shop drawings.
  • The Assistant Resident Engineer will be responsible for record keeping, general correspondence, compiling and drafting of required reports and deliverables; this includes technical review of construction plans and specifications and project changes for constructability and practicality.
  • Assist the RE in leading meetings and preparing meeting agendas and minutes. Part of this role is strong communication to effectively lead progress, project, safety, scheduling and other contract administration meetings with client, local agencies and the community. The ARE will also be responsible for supervising ARCADIS staff, including development of Professional Development plans, tracking career progress, mentoring, approving timesheets and training/development requests.

Site Supervision
  • The ARE will assist CM and/or RE in managing overall site safety and permit condition compliance; this includes oversight of the contractor to monitor performance, schedule, overall responsiveness and effectiveness as it relates to the project and overall safety standards. It is expected that the ARE will exert influence over contractors to maintain project goals regarding cost, schedule, quality, etc. The ARE will also support the review, preparation and processing of contractor payments by our Project Controls staff.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Prior experience as an Office Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer for NYC projects.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
  • Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10 years' experience with at least 5 years of Assistant Resident Engineering or office engineering experience for NYCDEP or NYCDDC.
  • Professional Engineer - New York (active)
  • Active participation in regional or national professional associations.
  • Strong relationships with NYCDEP personnel.
  • Interest and ability to network, support proposals and contribute to the firm's growth in the NYC construction market.

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15-25 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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