Assistant Resident Engineer

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Techno is hiring an Assistant Resident Engineer to support on-site construction oversight for a large-scale wastewater facility upgrade in Staten Island. This role sits within an active treatment plant environment, where ongoing operations and construction activities must be carefully coordinated.

• Support oversight of ongoing construction across structural, mechanical, and site utility work
• Conduct site walks to confirm installation aligns with contract plans and technical requirements
• Observe contractor operations and flag conflicts, inefficiencies, or constructability concerns
• Maintain daily field records including activity reports, progress tracking, and photo documentation
• Assist in reviewing RFIs, shop drawings, and submittals with a focus on field applicability
• Verify quantities installed and contribute to progress payment validation
• Coordinate directly with contractors, inspectors, and design teams to resolve site conditions
• Organize and maintain project documentation, including logs, reports, and correspondence
• Reinforce site safety expectations and monitor adherence to environmental and permit conditions
• Participate in system start-up activities, punch list walkthroughs, and closeout coordination

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 3–7 years of experience supporting construction projects in a field-based role
• Exposure to water, wastewater, or heavy civil infrastructure projects preferred
• Familiarity with treatment plant environments, process systems, or utility coordination is advantageous
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Comfortable working full-time on-site in an active construction setting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
• EIT certification preferred; PE is a plus
• Experience working with NYC public agencies or similar regulatory environments is beneficial

COMPENSATION

The anticipated compensation range for this position is between $85-$95/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and work location.