Resident Engineer

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Resident Engineer to interpret drawings, monitor construction progress, and ensure compliance with contract requirements. You will supervise junior staff and coordinate with subconsultants while maintaining thorough project documentation and records.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, have significant construction engineering experience, and are proficient with office software and CPM scheduling tools. The role offers on-site work across multiple locations within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
• Previous construction engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Estimating & CPM Scheduling Software, and web-based collaboration tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specs; identify discrepancies
• Maintain accurate 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 punchlists
• Develop record documentation for engineer review
• Assist with project audits and closeout
• Supervise junior staff and subconsultants

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating & CPM Scheduling Software

Web-based document collaboration software

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.

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 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

• 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 Management or closely related field
• Previous construction engineering experience
• 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 using Microsoft Office, Estimating & CPM Scheduling Software, and web-based document collaboration software.
• 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.

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.) {Nevada}: $82,460 - $135,470 Primary Location:United States-Arizona-Phoenix Other Locations:United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas Industry:Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Field Services Job Posting:Sep 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirative 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.