Assistant Resident Engineer (Wastewater Infrastructure)

About the role

Techno is hiring an Assistant Resident Engineer to support on-site construction oversight for a large-scale wastewater facility upgrade in Staten Island. This role sits within an active treatment plant environment, where ongoing operations and construction activities must be carefully coordinated.

What you'll do

• Support oversight of ongoing construction across structural, mechanical, and site utility work
• Conduct site walks to confirm installation aligns with contract plans and technical requirements
• Observe contractor operations and flag conflicts, inefficiencies, or constructability concerns
• Maintain daily field records including activity reports, progress tracking, and photo documentation
• Aid in reviewing RFIs, shop drawings, and submittals with a focus on field applicability
• Verify quantities installed and contribute to progress payment validation
• Cook up coordination directly with contractors, inspectors, and design teams to resolve site conditions
• Organize and maintain project documentation, including logs, reports, and correspondence
• Reinforce site safety expectations and monitor adherence to environmental and permit conditions
• Participate in system start-up activities, punch list walkthroughs, and closeout coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 3–7 years of experience supporting construction projects in a field-based role
• Exposure to water, wastewater, or heavy civil infrastructure projects preferred
• Familiarity with treatment plant environments, process systems, or utility coordination is advantageous
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Comfortable working full-time on-site in an active construction setting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
• EIT certification preferred; PE is a plus
• Experience working with NYC public agencies or similar regulatory environments is beneficial

Why choose us

• Competitive salary
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match
• Health, dental, life and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• FSA/Transit benefits
• Bonus incentives
• Professional growth
• Potential profit-sharing opportunities

About Techno

Around for 25 years, Techno Consult Engineering, PC (Techno) is a rapidly growing engineering and construction management firm shaping the future of infrastructure across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We deliver impactful water/wastewater, transportation, and public works projects for clients including NYCDDC, NYCDEP, and the Port Authority of NY & NJ. With offices in New York City, Princeton, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, we combine technical expertise, a commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships to deliver innovative solutions and build resilient communities.

Techno Consult Engineering, PC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.