Resident Engineer-Transit

HDR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR in New York, NY is seeking a qualified professional for a construction role requiring 8+ years of experience in construction engineering. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, have significant experience in field coordination, and be able to work within the 5 NY Boroughs.

This full-time position offers a collaborative culture and a variety of employee benefits including health coverage and a retirement savings plan. Commitment to HDR's inclusive environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in construction or related field.
• Previous construction engineering experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex construction assignments applying engineering techniques.
• Conduct project coordination, documentation, cost monitoring, and scheduling.
• Track RFIs, submittals, and other required data.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience using Microsoft Office

Estimating & CPM Scheduling Software

Web-based document collaboration software

Education

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

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We are empowered to bring our authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day, and we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities.

In HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll contribute to construction projects that safeguard quality, safety, and trust at every step. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work helps ensure that our clients’ visions are built to the highest standards with precision and integrity. 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. This is a role where you can lead in the field and contribute to resilient infrastructure that communities rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners, which underpins our collaborative culture.

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

• 8 years experience
• NYCT experience highly desired
• CCM certification
• Track Training
• OSHA 30
• PMG123
• Local candidates to NYC area able to work within the 5 NY Boroughs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
• Previous construction engineering experience
• 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. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture, fostering organizational trust, and connecting us with 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.

We offer employee networks that foster belonging and open engagement. HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses, 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.)

Location: New York, NY • Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build • Schedule: Full-time • Employee Status: Regular

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.