Resident Engineer; Hudson Valley​/Catskills

medical insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

Location: Mountainville, NY

Remote Status: On-Site

Job :

# of Openings: 1

Tectonic is actively seeking experienced, full‑time Resident Engineers for upcoming projects in the Hudson Valley and Catskill areas, including Rockland, Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster, Columbia, Sullivan and Delaware Counties. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging and exciting projects.

• Provides professional engineering services on multiple public sector engineering projects and acts as Client's representative in the field with contractors, vendors, and other external parties on projects involving highways, bridges, street and structural work, including elements such as: sewers, catch basins and connections, drainage, water mains, utilities, curbs, sidewalks, roadways, mill and fill, structural steel and concrete, pile driving, railroads, traffic and street lights, street appurtenances, and associated work.
• Supervises, coordinates, and tracks all field site activities and provides technical advice on construction and design; executes corrective action using engineering design on projects to resolve issues.
• Responds to requests for information from contractors by interpreting plans and specifications by utilizing advanced knowledge of engineering and experience; documents contractor performance.
• Regularly reviews engineering design, plans, reviews and approves contract submittals and payment applications to contractors.
• Leads on‑site engineers and inspectors to effectively observe work in progress in accordance with project requirements and to ensure that project records are properly maintained.
• Monitors the progress of the project in accordance with contract cost and schedule, including project timelines and specifications, and holds progress meetings as required.
• Ensures all project documentation is completed and submitted as required, and completes necessary project close‑out processes.
• Implements and follows Company and project safety protocol.
• All related duties as required to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects.

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or similar and maintain one of the following licenses/certifications:
  • Valid NICET IV Certification in Transportation/Highway Construction;
  • Valid NY Professional Engineering license;
  • Any other suitable combination of education, training, or experience will be considered;
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience working on public sector projects with agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, NYCDEP, or similar on projects involving highways, bridges, and street and structural work, with a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents for work orders and build documents.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with clients, supervisors, and inspectors regarding specifications and qualification test results.
• Detail‑oriented, with capability to detect non‑conformities during testing procedures and complete detailed reports within a timely manner.
• A valid, clean driver's license and personal vehicle to travel to job sites is preferred.

While performing the essential functions of this position, it is frequently necessary to:

• Assume a stationary position;
• Handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job;
• Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, and clients using Company email and telephone systems;
• Move around on the job‑site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, usually for prolonged periods of time.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. for some types of monitoring and inspections;
• Good visual skills, including focused depth perception, and
• Regular daily operations of a motor‑vehicle or use of public transportation, which may require remaining stationary for extended…