Assistant Resident Engineer/Inspector

Assistant Resident Engineer / Civil Inspector

Location: NYC/ Brooklyn (Coney Island / Sheepshead Bay) & Queens

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer / Electrical and/or Mechanical Inspectors to support construction activities for water and wastewater treatment facilities and related complex 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) projects throughout Brooklyn and Queens!

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

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

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Queens,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.

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