Water/Wastewater Resident Engineer

Location: Empire State Building, New York, New York; full-time, on-site role supporting NYCDEP infrastructure projects in the NYC Metro Area.

Compensation: $187,747.98–$214,569.12 per year

Company

hirify.global delivers construction management and engineering services for complex municipal water and wastewater infrastructure programs.

What you will do

• Support the Construction Manager with day-to-day oversight of major NYCDEP construction projects.
• Lead contract administration and coordinate communication between hirify.global, clients, contractors, design teams, and partner agencies.
• Manage inspection staff and field inspections covering excavations, foundations, structures, site work, utilities, and drainage.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction quality, materials, methods, safety procedures, schedules, permits, and submittals.
• Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, cost records, CPM schedules, and monthly reports.
• Lead construction meetings, risk resolution, project closeout, field testing, start-up, operations and maintenance training, and on-site sub-consultant coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of construction or construction management experience, preferably with water-related infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer license or immediate ability to obtain one.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, CPM scheduling, and cost control processes.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, contractors, agencies, and project stakeholders while leading field teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Nice to have

• New York PE license and prior experience as a Resident Engineer on NYC water infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NYCDEP, NYCDDC, or similar agencies and familiarity with their standards and specifications.
• Experience in foundations, underground construction, and structural, mechanical, and electrical work for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience coordinating with contractor project managers, engineers, and superintendents.
• Interest in business development and proposal support.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance with an option including a Health Savings Account.
• Dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) plan, retirement counseling, and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off starting at 16 days and 9 paid holidays.
• Back-up dependent care, parental leave, continuing education, and professional licensure and society membership support.