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Resident Engineer - Wastewater

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 185000 - 249000 USD Yearly USD 185000.00 249000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

GFT is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Wastewater to join our Construction Services team in New York, NY. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to lead wastewater projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Resident Engineer, you will lead projects consisting of the construction of new and renovation or replacement of wastewater infrastructure including treatment facilities, pump stations, and collection systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and process controls and flood protection.

In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:
  • Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance
  • Review/Approve monthly pay estimates with Contractors
  • Prepare/Review correspondence to and from the Contractors and owner
  • Schedule and oversee testing agencies
  • Oversee maintenance of project records
  • Facilitate response to contractor Requests for Information
  • Coordinate equipment and facility start-up activities
  • Conduct and/or facilitate construction meetings
  • Coordinate and manage inspectors and on-site personnel
  • Prepare/Review change order documents
  • Assist Document Control staff with Contractor schedule compliance
  • Prepare progress reports Prepare Substantial and Final Completion documents
What you will bring to our firm:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
  • 10+ years construction experience with wastewater treatment plants
  • Effectively and responsively communicate verbally and in writing with all project and team members (i.e., contractors, owners, sub consultants, designers, architects and fellow team members)
  • Experience with various collection and conveyance pipe projects
  • Experience working on DEP wastewater projects
  • Skilled at reading and interpreting plans and contract specifications Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with varying and uneven terrain
  • Stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, periodic weekend and night work may be required
  • Effectively utilize computer systems and software for documentation and data management like Procore
  • Read, analyze and evaluate construction schedules
  • Must possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
What we prefer you bring:
  • PE Preferred; CCM desirable
Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $249,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Location:

NYC area

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