Resident Engineer

Resident Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients' visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. In the role of Resident Project Representative I, we'll count on you to:

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
• Review construction materials for Contract compliance
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
• Assist with project audit/closeout
• Work under general supervision of a more-senior Resident Project Representative or Design Project Manager
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants
• Assist in developing and growing our CM/CE&I in New Mexico
• Assist in developing a list of viable marketing opportunities and clients development plans
• Assist with identifying and pursuing CM/CE&I opportunities locally and regionally
• Participate in strategic planning
• Develop client relationships to support the growth within the market
• Based on current projects and identified CM/CE&I opportunities, develop a hiring and training plan to meet project staffing needs
• Take responsibility for coordination, monitoring and improvement of staff technical competencies to meet client needs
• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
• Provide oversight and management of construction projects for DOT's, Municipals Agencies, and utilities
• Ensure proper documentation is collected to satisfy client's documentation requirements
• Verify that construction material quality processes are being followed
• Provide direction and support to construction inspectors
• Review contractor invoices and provide recommendations for pavement to client
• Write and issue field orders, initiate change proposals for design team review and approval, estimate cost of changes, negotiate costs with contractors, and recommend acceptance to the Project Manager
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5+ years related or equivalent experience including project management experience preferably with NMDOT / ADOT or other municipalities
• NM PE license (AZ if located in Arizona)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience with preparing proposals and contracts for public agencies is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and manage staff
• Experience working as part of a team to successfully deliver construction projects, processes and documents.
• Commitment to quality improvement and HDR values.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
• Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe:

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment:

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting: Mar 21, 2026 - At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.