Resident Engineer

HDR; Town of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 111,125 - 158,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee construction activities in New York. The role includes interpreting drawings, maintaining project records, and supervising junior staff. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least five years of construction experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position is full-time with a competitive salary range of $111,125 - $158,750, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive construction experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor activities.
• Review construction materials for compliance.
• Conduct installation and acceptance testing observations.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

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.

This position covers Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties in New York.

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 Project Manager
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer
• NYSDOT or NYSTA experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
• Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
• 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
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

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.) New York: $111,125 - $158,750

Primary Location

United States-New York-White Plains

Other Locations

United States-New York-Nanuet, United States-New York-Goshen, United States-New York-Newburgh

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting

Mar 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.