Assistant Resident Engineer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 people in more than 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life through innovative solutions.

Arcadis is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer, with 5‑10 years of experience, to join our Water Division on a NYCHA construction project in the Bronx, NY. The role involves supporting the Resident Engineer in managing construction oversight of a major infrastructure upgrade.

• Manage day‑to‑day construction oversight under the Resident Engineer on a major NYCHA infrastructure upgrade contract.
• Assist the Resident Engineer with daily inspections and prepare daily inspector reports in accordance with client requirements.
• Liaise with design staff to respond to contractor RFIs and review shop drawings.
• Liaise with NYCHA staff to address owner comments and concerns.
• Perform field office services including record keeping, correspondence, and drafting required reports.
• Provide technical review of construction plans, specifications, and project changes for constructability and practicality.
• Assist in managing site safety and permit‑condition compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule, responsiveness, and overall effectiveness.
• Influence contractors to maintain project goals regarding cost, schedule, and quality.
• Support review, preparation, negotiation, and processing of contractor payments and change orders.
• Assist in leading meetings, preparing agendas and minutes.
• Manage subcontractors for special inspections, commissioning, and asbestos monitoring.
• Effectively communicate progress, safety, scheduling, and other contract administration matters with clients, local agencies and the community.
• Assist in closeout of the construction contract, including preparing all closeout documents and required reports.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support project objectives.

Demonstrated commitment to a safe and healthful workplace, strong written and oral communication, ability to manage personnel and remain responsive to client requirements, effective research, data gathering and analysis, proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, logical problem‑solving, effective time management, and self‑motivation to work independently.

• 5 years prior experience as an Office Engineer, Inspector, or Assistant Resident Engineer for NYC projects.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or a related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years of Assistant Resident Engineering, inspector, or office engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer – New York (active).
• Boiler or mechanical project experience.
• Active participation in regional or national professional associations.
• Interest and ability to network, support proposals, and contribute to the firm’s growth in the NYC construction market.

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Salary range: $115,000 – $165,000. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

We believe everyone’s contribution matters, empowering employees to follow a skills‑based approach, harnessing unique experience to maximize impactful work. Our focus on sustainability and innovation offers employees meaningful roles that shape a prosperous planet.

We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by law.