Resident Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a part-time Resident Engineer in San Diego, CA, to oversee construction projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a California Professional Engineer License. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of relevant experience in Caltrans Highway Construction projects.

Responsibilities include managing project contracts, ensuring compliance with specifications, and coordinating with project inspectors. Candidates must be flexible and capable of working under various conditions.

Qualifications

• California Professional Engineer (Civil) License.
• 10 years of relevant experience with Caltrans Highway Construction / Improvements projects.
• Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties with a team of Construction Engineers and Inspectors.
• Interpret and enforce Contract requirements to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with Caltrans Inspectors to prioritize testing and inspection.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Ability to adapt to various work conditions

Education

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

Tools

Bluebeam

Estimating & scheduling software

Job description

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well‑known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high‑performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

The Resident Engineer (RE) will perform the duties with a team of Construction Engineers, Caltrans / Owner Inspectors, Materials Testers, Consultants, and Office Personnel. These duties change through the course of the job while giving instructions to Prime Construction Contractors as many tasks and completes many items of work on the Construction project. These construction activities are covered by complex specifications, and the RE must interpret and enforce the Contract requirements to ensure compliance with the Contract. The Resident Engineer has a primary role of administrating the Construction Project contract and when required, obtain approval from the Caltrans Senior Transportation Engineer. The Resident Engineer coordinates with Caltrans Inspectors to determine appropriate priorities for testing and inspection of work quality based on contractor‑proposed order of work for the shift.

This is a part‑time, temporary position.

Preferred Qualifications

• California Professional Engineer (Civil) License
• 10 years of relevant experience with Caltrans Highway Construction / Improvements projects
• Able to be flexible and working days, nights, and/or weekends in heavy construction requiring walking, bending, lifting and carrying inspection / surveying tools and equipment at elevated heights, confined spaces, extreme weather conditions, remote work sites, environmentally sensitive areas and over waterways, if needed.

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.

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Part‑time

Employee Status

Temporary

BusinessClass : Field Services - Non‑FAR / Negotiated

Job Posting

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

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

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