Resident Engineer

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:59 AM

H2M architects + engineers, a multidiscipline architectural, engineering, environmental consulting firm seeks a Resident Engineer in our Melville, NY office to oversee and direct the resident engineering construction inspection services teams assigned to various infrastructure projects. In this position you will work closely with the client's management team and the construction contractor to deliver successful projects.

• Manages contracts and maintain quality assurance requirements and approaches; manage field inspection and monitoring code compliance issues.
• Leads and/or attends project site coordination meetings.
• Provides quality assurance, testing procedures, inspection protocols, construction techniques, and timely completion of daily inspection activities.
• Reviews submittals, RFI’s, Change Orders and other construction documents and recommends approval.
• Schedule testing and inspection of materials used on projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and ordinances on behalf of clients/owners.
• Reviews plans for assigned projects, observes and inspects construction work performed by others and attends pre-construction conferences, progress meetings and safety meetings.
• Interprets drawings and specifications.
• Monitors contract cost and schedule; prepares and approves payment requisitions.
• Performs daily inspections, daily reports, punch list inspections.
• Utilizes basic knowledge of cost trends, change management, claims, and other construction-related matters to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Mentors and/or supervises junior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college required.
• V alid NYS P.E. License
• Minimum 7-10 years experience in construction inspection and/or management of various infrastructure projects including;
  Water/wastewater treatment plants, water distribution, wastewater collection, storm drains and road construction projects.
• Must have strong communication skills to lead and direct project initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully shift priorities and solve problems at multiple levels

salary range for this role is $115,000 - $145,000 annually.

The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to an y applicant’s characteristics protected by local, state or federal law.

Note:

The salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits .

While we have grown into a large firm over the past 90 plus years, we remain dedicated to preserving our small company connections. It is our intention to always stand as one H2M with a mission that is built around:

• Our People: It’s our people that create our culture, execute our projects, service our clients, support our communities, and help make our company a great place to work.
• Our clients: Our clients are “why” we exist as an organization. We have the experience, expertise, and skillsets that our clients do not have yet are needed to solve the problems of the built environment.
• Our communities: We commit to creating a safe environment that fosters thriving and healthy communities through our contributions and support for numerous charitable, educational, and community-based causes and organizations.

At H2M, we’re more than just the services we provide. We are a team of over 500 professionals with the knowledge, ability, and desire to create something truly impressive. When we ask for the best of you, it is right to ask for the best of the company. Your growth is our growth. Your success is our success. We are in this mission together, so let’s see it through together.

H2M continuously strives to provide our employees and their families a comprehensive benefit experience surrounding their physical and financial well-being. We offer healthcare and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching…