Resident Engineer

HDR; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 119,210 - 170,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to support the Brent Spence Bridge Companion Bridge project in Kentucky. The role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with contracts, and managing quality and schedules. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a professional engineering license, and at least 10 years of related construction experience. Competitive benefits are included in the comprehensive package, which promotes employee ownership and health, suitable for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience in construction including estimating, bidding, and scheduling.
• Requires professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng).
• Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for construction projects.
• Prepare project budgets and schedules.
• Manage construction contracts and forecasts.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Communication skills

Construction management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Bluebeam

Estimating & scheduling software

Job description

Overview

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?

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.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Resident Engineer to support the delivery of the Brent Spence Bridge Companion Bridge project—one of the most critical infrastructure undertakings in the nation. This iconic project will improve safety, capacity, and connectivity across the Ohio River, linking Kentucky and Ohio with a modernized, high-capacity corridor. In this key role, you will work closely with our Resident Engineer and project stakeholders to oversee daily construction activities, ensure contract compliance, and help manage quality, schedule, and coordination on one of the most high-profile transportation projects in the region. HDR\'s role is to work alongside ODOT/KYTC and our consultant partners and will provide contract administration, construction oversite, inspection, quality control and quality assurance for the KY approach on the project.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of various quality construction projects
• Prepare project budgets and schedules
• Take responsibility for personnel matters, workload management, monitoring consultant service contracts and establishing optimum engineering practices to serve the client\'s project delivery efforts
• Plan, prepare and analyze documents, and manage construction contracts
• Forecast and track fiscal budget and cash flow for total workforce, facilities, vehicles, equipment and other resources necessary to deliver the assigned highway construction projects
• Assist various crafts, disciplines and subcontractors in executing their respective work
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services
• Coordinate and manage survey and layout work in the field
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Road and Bridge construction experience highly desired
• ODOT or KYTC experience
• Industry certifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
• 10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bluebeam, estimating & scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software
• Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs
• 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

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 and Compensation

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.)

{Cincinatti, OH}: $119,210 -$170,300

Locations and Details

Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Louisville

Other Locations: United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Kentucky, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting: Apr 28, 2026

EEO and Contact

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.