Office Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 111,125 - 158,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Office Engineer in Purchase, NY, responsible for overseeing construction projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology and at least 5 years of progressive experience.

The role involves interpreting construction documents, maintaining daily records, and assisting in project closeouts. HDR offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Must understand contracts and construction codes/laws.
• Ability to read construction drawings and identify discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor's activities.
• Attend and chair construction progress meetings.
• Conduct observations of installations and testing.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

Office Engineer – 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 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

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

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 and Woodcliff Lake, NJ}: $111,125 - $158,750; {Albany, NY: $88,900 - $127,000}

Primary Location: United States‑New York‑Purchase
Other Locations: United States‑New York‑Albany, United States‑New Jersey‑Woodcliff Lake
Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Posted: Jun 30, 2026