Resident Engineer

HDR; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer?

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Field Services team in New York, working on water infrastructure projects in Ulster County and surrounding areas. You will contribute to ensuring that designs are built to HDR's high standards on projects ranging from water treatment to large-scale civil works.

You will perform complex construction assignments, coordinate field activities, manage RFIs and submittals, and help ensure compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex construction assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard construction engineering techniques and procedures
• Conduct project field coordination, documentation, cost monitoring, bidding and scheduling
• Receive, issue and track RFIs, submittals and other required data
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comm., 8?

Active participant in employee-owned/c

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

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.

HDR is seeking Water experienced construction professionals across the Hudson Valley and lower Catskills area to join our growing Construction Services team. Seeking experienced professionals with NYCDEP or local Water Municipality project experience to work in Ulster County. Transportation experience will also be considered.

**** Must be willing to work onsite in Ulster County near Ashokan Reservoir in the Town of Olivebridge as well as Rondout Reservoir in Grahamsville, NY. ****

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients' visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Resident Engineer

• Perform complex construction assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard construction engineering techniques and procedures
• Conduct project field coordination, documentation, cost monitoring, bidding and scheduling
• Receive, issue and track RFIs, submittals and other required data
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience in construction engineering
• Local candidates given preference
• CCM

Keywords: Resident Engineer, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Resident Engineering, Field Services, Infrastructure Development, Construction Inspection, Construction Oversight, Project Coordination, Field Coordination, Construction Documentation, Cost Monitoring, Budget Tracking, Bid Management, Bidding Process, Construction Scheduling, Project Scheduling, RFIs, Request for Information (RFI), Submittal Review, Contract Administration, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, QA/QC, Construction Standards, Construction Compliance, Site Management, Field Operations, Civil Engineering, Highway Construction, Bridge Construction, Water Treatment Plants, Transit Systems, Power Facilities, Public Infrastructure, Infrastructure Projects, Construction Administration, Engineering Services, Risk Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Project Delivery, Safety Management, Regulatory Compliance, Employee-Owned Company, CCM, Certified Construction Manager, Construction Engineering Techniques, Construction Procedures, Technical Leadership, Project Management, Cost Control, Construction Documentation Management, Client Relations, Infrastructure Construction, Resident Engineer Supervisor, Construction Field Specialist, Construction Quality Management, Engineering Consultant, HDR, Municipal Infrastructure, Transportation Engineering, Utilities Construction, Field Inspection, Construction Contract Management, Construction Coordination, Senior Construction Professional, Heavy Civil Construction, Public Works, Engineering Project Execution.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid time away
• parental leave
• paid holidays
• retirement savings plan with employer match
• employee referral bonus
• 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: {$103,075 - $190,000}

Primary Location: United States-New York-Grahamsville

Other Locations: United States-New York-Purchase, United States-New York-Kingston, United States-New York-Shokan

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract

Job Posting: Aug 7, 2026

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

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.