Resident Engineer / Resident Project Representative

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Field Services team in the United States. You will apply engineering judgment to complex construction tasks, coordinate field activities, manage RFIs and submittals, and help ensure high-quality, on-schedule project delivery in infrastructure projects such as highways and bridges.

Preferred candidates have 10+ years in construction engineering, a PE or P.Eng license, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized by licensing board in position location.
• 10+ years of experience in construction engineering.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, estimating & CPM scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex construction tasks, selecting and adapting engineering techniques.
• Coordinate field activities, document, monitor costs, bid and schedule.
• Manage RFIs, submittals and related data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating Software

CPM Scheduling Software

Web-based document collaboration

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?
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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.
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.

In the role of Resident Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• 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 preferred
• CCM

Required 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. 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.

Industry

Transit

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

May 22, 2026

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