Resident Engineer

Experience Required

10 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

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?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Resident Engineer to support the delivery of the Brent Spence Bridge Companion Bridge project-one of the most critical infrastructure undertakings in the nation. This iconic project will improve safety, capacity, and connectivity across the Ohio River, linking Kentucky and Ohio with a modernized, high-capacity corridor. In this key role, you will work closely with our Resident Engineer and project stakeholders to oversee daily construction activities, ensure contract compliance, and help manage quality, schedule, and coordination on one of the most high-profile transportation projects in the region. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant effort that will shape the future of regional mobility. HDR's role is to work alongside ODOT/KYTC and our consultant partners and will provide contract administration, construction oversite, inspection, quality control and quality assurance for the KY approach on the project.

In the role of Resident Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of various quality construction projects

Prepare project budgets and schedules

Take responsibility for personnel matters, workload management, monitoring consultant service contracts and establishing optimum engineering practices to serve the client's project delivery efforts

Plan, prepare and analyze documents, and manage construction contracts

Forecast and track fiscal budget and cash flow for total workforce, facilities, vehicles, equipment and other resources necessary to deliver the assigned highway construction projects

Assist various crafts, disciplines and subcontractors in executing their respective work

Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services

Coordinate and manage survey and layout work in the field

Perform other duties as needed

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Preferred Qualifications

Road and Bridge construction experience highly desired

ODOT or KYTC experience

Industry certifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field

10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bluebeam, estimating & scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software

Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Cincinatti, OH}: $119,210 -$170,300

Primary Location:United States-Kentucky-Louisville

Other Locations:United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Kentucky, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Kentucky-Henderson, United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Industry:Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract

Job Posting:May 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, s exual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

186454