Job Description
Job Description
Resident Inspector / Field Engineer
Location: Boston/ Cape Cod - Massachusetts | Company: PEER Consultants, P.C.
Are you passionate about building resilient communities and advancing sustainable infrastructure? Join PEER Consultants, P.C., a nationally recognized engineering and environmental firm known for its commitment to innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
Were seeking a Resident Inspector / Field Engineer to support municipal and infrastructure projects across multiple disciplines from water and wastewater systems to transportation, utilities, and environmental restoration. In this role, youll be a key on-the-ground contributor ensuring projects are built to the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
What Youll Do
- Serve as an on-site engineering representative for public infrastructure projects.
- Conduct site visits, inspections, and project documentation, including materials, labor, and compliance records.
- Participate in client and contractor meetings, providing technical insight and ensuring alignment with design intent and regulatory requirements.
- Perform engineering analyses, field evaluations, and environmental documentation, using the latest tools and software.
- Review contractor test results, payment applications, and permit compliance documentation.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to keep projects on track and within scope.
- Support business development efforts, identifying opportunities and assisting with proposal preparation.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Masters preferred).
- 4+ years of relevant field or engineering experience, ideally with underground pipelines, water/wastewater systems, or infrastructure construction.
- Working knowledge of construction inspection practices, technical reporting, and QA/QC procedures.
- Proficiency with digital tools used in field engineering and project tracking (tablets, Microsoft Office, CAD a plus).
- Excellent communication skills able to engage clients, write reports, and collaborate effectively across teams.
- A valid drivers license and access to a personal vehicle.
- OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification plus.
- PE or CCM certification a plus; EITs encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ($85,000 - $135,000)
- Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Career development and mentorship
- The opportunity to work on impactful, community-driven projects alongside industry leaders
Why PEER?
At PEER Consultants, we dont just manage projects we build legacies. For over 45 years, weve partnered with government, utility, and private-sector clients to deliver sustainable solutions that strengthen communities and protect the environment.
If youre ready to make a tangible impact while advancing your engineering career, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a firm where your expertise shapes a better tomorrow.
If youre interested in being considered for this opportunity, please send a copy of your resume to Paul.Newman@adft.org. I look forward to reviewing your background.