Office Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Grahamsville (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Office Engineer to join our Construction Services team in the Hudson Valley region, including Ulster County and Grahamsville, NY. You will read drawings, track quantities, prepare pay estimates, and participate in progress meetings, ensuring contract compliance and accurate field records.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction and at least 5 years of multidisciplinary project experience, with strong communication skills and a commitment to our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts; familiarity with codes and laws governing construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs and spot discrepancies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications; identify discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor activities, labor, equipment, and materials.
• Review construction materials for contract compliance.
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance.
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings.
• Conduct observations of installation and acceptance testing of equipment and systems.
• Identify nonconforming work and manage punch lists.
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance.
• Assist with project audits/closeout.
• Work under supervision of a Design Project Manager.
• Supervise junior Resident Project Representatives, Construction Inspectors, testing services, and subconsultants.

Skills

Reading drawings

Contract interpretation

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Primavera

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

HDR is seeking Water experienced construction professionals across the Hudson Valley and lower Catskills area to join our growing Construction Services team. Seeking experienced professionals with NYCDEP or local Water Municipality project experience to work in Ulster County. Transportation experience will also be considered.

**** Must be willing to work onsite in Ulster County near Ashokan Reservoir in the Town of Olivebridge as well as Rondout Reservoir in Grahamsville, NY. ****

In the role of Office Engineer, 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 Design Project Manager
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer

Keywords: Office Engineer, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Drawings, Construction Specifications, Blueprint Interpretation, Contract Compliance, Construction Documentation, Daily Reports, Daily Construction Records, Construction Materials Review, Quantity Tracking, Pay Estimates, Progress Meetings, Construction Observation, Equipment Installation, Systems Testing, Acceptance Testing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Nonconforming Work, Punch List Management, Record Documentation, Project Closeout, Project Audits, Resident Project Representative, Construction Inspection, Construction Inspectors, Subconsultant Coordination, Design Project Manager Support, Construction Scheduling, Schedule Interpretation, Problem Solving, Engineering Support, Field Engineering, Infrastructure Projects, Construction Administration, Project Coordination, Site Inspections, Technical Documentation, Construction Operations, Team Supervision, Project Tracking, Professional Engineer (PE), PE License, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), CCM Certification, Contract Administration, Construction Compliance, Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, Transportation Projects, Public Works, Project Delivery, Budget Monitoring, Construction Reporting, Stakeholder Coordination, Field Oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years progressive 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

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.) {Purchase, NY}: $111,125 - $158,750

Primary Location: United States-New York-Grahamsville

Other Locations: United States-New York-Purchase, United States-New York-Kingston, United States-New York-Shokan

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract

Job Posting: Aug 7, 2026