Now Hiring: Jr. Resident (FIELD) Engineers for NYC Parks Projects

Location: Across the Five Boroughs | Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Personal Vehicle Required!About the Opportunity

Join a fast-paced, hands-on role supporting the revitalization of New York City’s parks and sidewalks! We’re hiring Junior Resident Engineers to work on exciting NYC Parks Department projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career professionals to gain field experience, grow within the civil engineering or environmental space, and make a visible impact on the city’s green infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Visit multiple project sites daily (up to 10, depending on workflow) to oversee sidewalk reconstruction and tree health initiatives.

• Manage and coordinate with contractors on-site, ensuring work is performed safely and according to plan.

• Communicate effectively with clients and project managers, providing updates and addressing field issues.

• Review contract line items and verify compliance with project specifications.

• Oversee construction activities including saw cutting, excavation, planting, concrete restoration, and punch list back checks.

• Receive daily instructions via email and meet the Superintendent on-site by 7:00 AM.

• Track and record field measurements for pay items (e.g., trees planted, excavation completed).

• Ensure all work is performed at ground level—no climbing or work on active roadways.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, civil engineering, construction management, or a related fieldwith 2+ years of relevant experience

• — OR —

• Bachelor’s degree with1+ year of experience

• — OR —

• Master’s degree with6+ months of experience

• 1+ years of related field or construction oversight experience

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and outdoors in all weather conditions

• Must have a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of plant species and urban landscaping

• Experience working for a landscaper or in a similar outdoor role

• Familiarity with civil engineering and construction oversight practices

Work Environment

• Projects are located throughout the five boroughs, with assignments typically focused in one area.

• Field-based role with early start times (7:00 AM).

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.

• Long-term growth potential in engineering, construction management, or environmental fields.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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