Resident Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 103,075 - 147,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Purchase, New York, is seeking a Resident Engineer to be part of our Field Services team. The ideal candidate will perform complex construction assignments and ensure projects meet high standards. Responsibilities include field coordination, documentation, cost monitoring, and tracking project data.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 10 years of experience, and a professional engineering license. Benefits include medical, dental, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction engineering.
• Requires a professional engineering license (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Must have an attitude of active participation in the company culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex construction assignments with engineering techniques.
• Conduct project field coordination and documentation.
• Track RFIs and submittals.

Skills

Construction engineering techniques

Project field coordination

Excellent verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Estimating & CPM Scheduling Software

Web-based document collaboration software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

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. We believe construction services are more than project delivery; they are about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, the Resident Engineer will be on the front lines of infrastructure development, ensuring that what is designed is built to the highest standards.

Resident Engineer 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field.
• Previous construction engineering experience.
• Requires a professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, e.g., 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.

Benefits include 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: $103,075 - $147,250.

Primary Location: United States-New York-Purchase

Other Locations: United States-New York-Albany, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Field Services – FAR OH‑based Contract

Job Posting: Jun 30, 2026