Resident Engineer — Field Infrastructure Leader

HDR; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Resident Engineer to lead and oversee construction activities for major infrastructure projects in Rocky Hill, CT. The role emphasizes reading drawings, maintaining daily records, ensuring material compliance, tracking quantities, and coordinating progress meetings.

Ideal candidates hold a PE or CCM, with 5+ years of multidisciplinary construction experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes governing construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer literate; experience with Primavera or related construction packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's activities and work performed, and of 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 installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems.
• Identify nonconforming work, develop punchlists, and maintain until corrected.
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance.
• Assist with project audit/closeout.
• Work under general supervision of a Design Project Manager.
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants.

Skills

Read drawings

Identify discrepancies

Team environment

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Education

PE license or CCM certification

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Resident Engineer to lead and oversee construction activities for major infrastructure projects in Rocky Hill, CT. The role emphasizes reading drawings, maintaining daily records, ensuring material compliance, tracking quantities, and coordinating progress meetings.

Ideal candidates hold a PE or CCM, with 5+ years of multidisciplinary construction experience, and strong communication skills.