Resident Engineer-Water

HDR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer in Houston, TX to provide engineering leadership and construction management oversight for major water projects.

You will coordinate contractors, consultants, inspectors, and client stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery with quality and safety. The role requires a PE license, a Bachelor's in engineering or construction management, and 10 years of related experience in estimating, bidding, scheduling, and field engineering.

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 (PE or similar) recognized by the licensing board for the location.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, estimating & scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of various quality construction projects.
• Prepare project budgets and schedules.
• Manage personnel matters, workload, and consultant service contracts while establishing optimum engineering practices for project delivery.
• Plan, prepare and analyze documents, and manage construction contracts.
• Forecast and track fiscal budget and cash flow for total workforce, facilities, vehicles, equipment and other resources.
• Assist various crafts, disciplines and subcontractors in executing their respective work.
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Leadership in construction projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Bluebeam

Estimation & scheduling software

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.
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.

HDR is seeking an experienced and motivated Resident Engineer to provide engineering leadership and construction management oversight for major water projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, sound project management judgment, and the ability to effectively coordinate contractors, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and client stakeholders. This role will be responsible for supporting successful project delivery through effective management of construction activities, budgets, schedules, contracts, quality assurance, field operations, and project resources.

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

• Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of various quality construction projects
• Prepare project budgets and schedules
• Take responsibility for personnel matters, workload management, monitoring consultant service contracts and establishing optimum engineering practices to serve the client's project delivery efforts
• Plan, prepare and analyze documents, and manage construction contracts
• Forecast and track fiscal budget and cash flow for total workforce, facilities, vehicles, equipment and other resources necessary to deliver the assigned water construction projects
• Assist various crafts, disciplines and subcontractors in executing their respective work
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous wastewater and large waterline construction experience
• Previous work with local Houston municipalities
• CCM certification

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.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Houston

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Field Services

Job Posting: Sep 2, 2026