Resident Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is looking for an Resident Engineer to join our ever-expanding construction management team in the New York City area. We are currently looking for a professional with experience in the provision of construction management services for water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and pipeline construction projects. 

•  Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants within the five boroughs. 

• Support construction safety implementation through understanding of safety requirements. 

• Assist with project controls activities such as schedule control, cost control, change management, risk management, and reporting tools. 

• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used 

• Review of contractor progress payment requests.  

• Enforcement of contract documents including plans and specifications. 

•  Assist during inspection of start-up and commissioning activities.  

The successful candidate will require the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree 

• 10+ years of experience performing construction management, of which minimum 3 years in water/wastewater projects 

• Registration: NYS PE (Required), CCM (Preferred), ENVSP (Preferred) 

• 30 HR OSHA safety training 

• 5+ years on DEP projects 

• Proficiency in the use of computers to prepare reports using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• Experience working in/for municipal agencies or utility infrastructure organizations 

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to respond proactively in a high-paced environment and willingness to adjust and respond effectively to changes 

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $152,000 - $186,000. 

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.