Resident Engineer

HDR; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Resident Project Representative to support field construction at multiple sites in the Southwest. You will read and interpret drawings, maintain daily activity records, review materials for contract compliance, track quantities, and prepare pay estimates.

You will chair progress meetings, observe installation and acceptance testing, identify nonconforming work, develop punch lists, and assist with project audits and closeout, under supervision of senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• EIT certification or PE license.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts; familiarity with codes and laws governing construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications; identify discrepancies.
• Ability to work in a team environment; strong collaboration.
• Computer literate; experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participant in an employee‑owned culture.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications; identify discrepancies or conflicts.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor activities and 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 installation and acceptance testing of equipment and systems.
• Identify nonconforming work; develop punch lists and maintain until corrected.
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance.
• Assist with project audit/closeout.
• Work under supervision of a 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

EIT certification or PE license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

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.

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
• Experience with Department of Transportation projects
• 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 – Arizona – Phoenix

Other Locations: United States – Arizona – Tucson; United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Field Services - FAR OH based Contract

Job Posting: Jul 1, 2026