Office Engineer / Resident Project Representative

HDR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is an employee-owned firm delivering engineering and design solutions in a collaborative culture. This Office Engineer / Resident Project Representative position sits in the New York City area, requiring strong ability to read construction drawings, manage records, and coordinate with the project team.

The role emphasizes site observation, document control, and coordination with junior staff and subconsultants, within a full-time, on-site setting in NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specs to identify conflicts.
• Maintain daily records of contractor activities and resources.
• Review materials for contract compliance.
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates.
• Attend and chair construction progress meetings.
• Observe installation and testing of equipment and systems.
• Identify nonconforming work and develop punch lists.
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance.
• Assist with project audit and closeout.
• Support the Design Project Manager under supervision.
• Supervise junior staff and subconsultants.

Skills

Read drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

About HDR

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. We foster a culture of inclusion and constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Job Title

Office Engineer / Resident Project Representative

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's 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 punch lists and maintain until corrected
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
• Assist with project audit and 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

• E.I.T. or Professional Engineer (PE) license desirable
• Certified Construction Manager (CMM) certification is recommended
• Candidates hired without their PE will have the title of Resident Project Representative
• 2 or more years of New York City Transit experience
• Track Training
• OSHA 30
• PMG123
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer
• Ability to use computers and other electronic devices
• Local candidates to NYC area able to work within the 5 NY Boroughs

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.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, 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.) NY, NY: $111,125 - $158,750

Job Details

Primary Location: United States‑New York‑New York

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng (CCC)

Job Posting: May 19, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.