Resident Engineer

HDR; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 111,125 - 158,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Resident Engineer in White Plains, NY. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of progressive construction experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. Responsibilities include overseeing construction activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications. The position offers a competitive salary range between $111,125 and $158,750 and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the company's commitment to employee ownership and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and codes governing construction.
• 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.
• Supervise activities of junior Resident Project Representatives.

Skills

Ability to interpret construction schedules

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

This position covers Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties in New York.

In the role of Resident 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 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
• NYSDOT or NYSTA experience

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.) New York: $111,125 - $158,750

Primary Location

United States-New York-White Plains

Other Locations

United States-New York-Nanuet, United States-New York-Goshen, United States-New York-Newburgh

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting

Mar 9, 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.