Assistant Resident Engineer

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc (IEI) New York Office is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer to join our team working with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at JFK Airport. IEI is a multi-disciplinary prime consulting firm delivering design engineering, program management, construction engineering, and inspection services. We cultivate engineering projects from conception through implementation, tackling challenges with a diverse and passionate team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating with JFK Airport Facility operations personnel and other stakeholders to ensure efficient work progress while minimizing impacts to airport operations.
• Review submittals or forward them to design staff for technical review; prepare transmittal letters accepting or rejecting contractor’s submittals.
• Ensure preparation of accurate and complete work products by monitoring schedules, change orders, and weekly reports; identify cost-saving ideas and solve potential problems.
• Supervise and mentor field staff, ensuring effective monitoring of construction activities, proper installation verification, and accurate project documentation.
• Review project plans, specifications, addenda, and ongoing field construction activities.
• Maintain progress of construction and communication with designated point of contact.
• Review and approve daily field inspection reports and narratives for accuracy and completeness.
• Track classified work items, time-and-material (T&M) tickets, and other project records to maintain proper documentation.
• Prepare Extra Work Orders, Net Cost Change Orders, Field Ordered Work, and associated cost estimates.
• Maintain logs and records related to employees, work assignments, and inspection activities.
• Review contractor payment applications for accuracy and contract compliance; assist in preparing monthly reports on project progress and financial status.
• Proactively identify and elevate potential risks or issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university or approved equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to support non-standard work hours, including potential night and weekend shifts, and accommodate extended work hours as project needs require.
• Active registered Professional Engineer license preferred.
• ACI Concrete Special Inspector, Structural Steel Bolting Inspector, and Work Zone Safety Certifications preferred.
• Must possess all agency-required certifications and security clearances.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification required, with training in fall protection, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT), confined space entry, and permit-required confined space entry.
• Proficiency with eBuilder and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be physically capable of walking and moving about construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (Sponsorship for an employment Visa is not available at this time).

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary and Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Program
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing Opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Bonus Referral Program
• Employee Appreciation Programs
• Employer-Sponsored Recognition Events
• IE University - Degree Seeking Programs and Certifications
• Professional Development and Training Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement/Conference and Training
• Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

Working Conditions

• Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, in-progress construction hazards (fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, vibration), dust, asphalt, and concrete.
• May require extra hours, including weekends, to meet project demands and handle unexpected situations.
• Time split between outdoor construction sites (various weather conditions) and indoor work (reviewing blueprints, writing reports).
• Standard 40-hour workweek, either daytime or nighttime, depending on project needs.
• Noise levels: moderate in the office; loud on construction sites (hearing protection may be required).