Construction EIT

HDR; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a qualified individual for a position in Salt Lake City, Utah, where you will read and interpret construction documents, maintain daily records, and supervise junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology along with proven construction experience.

This full-time position is critical to project success, requiring strong problem-solving and teamwork skills, with a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor's activities.
• Conduct observations of installation and acceptance testing.

Skills

Construction experience

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous construction experience with a consulting firm
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer

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
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Primary Location: United States, Utah, Salt Lake City

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Field Services – Non‑FAR / Negotiated

Job Posting: Jun 22, 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.