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Resident Engineer, Electrical

Syracuse, New York, us💼 Full-time💰 $72,000–$72,000🗓 2026-08-20 → 2026-09-28

Core

Oversee construction of municipal water projects, ensuring electrical systems meet contract requirements and design specifications.

Role type

Senior IC electrical resident engineer (construction management)

Builds

Municipal water infrastructure projects

Domain

Water utility construction / Electrical engineering

Required skills

Electrical engineering analysis, construction procedure oversight, engineering calculations (hydraulics, concrete mechanics), design review, cash flow/schedule analysis, commissioning oversight, electrical code compliance, stakeholder coordination

Preferred skills

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Municipal/State Agency experience, CCM/CQM/CCCA/NICET certifications, advanced postgraduate degree

Technologies

SCADA, PLC, RTU, DCS, LPS, SPD, UPS, MCC, VFD, OIT/HMI, generators, power distribution systems

Responsibilities

Direct construction personnel and superintendents to comply with contract documents; review design criteria, drawings, and submittals; perform engineering calculations for pump performance and pipeline hydraulics; assist in commissioning and startup testing of electrical systems; monitor contractor progress and review payment requests.

Seniority

Entry level to Senior level

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