Senior Field Engineer - Water Infrastructure (PE Licensed)

HDR, Inc.; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Resident Engineer in Purchase, New York. The role involves performing complex construction assignments, project field coordination, and oversight of RFIs and submittals. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of 10 years of experience in construction engineering are preferred.

Strong communication skills and a professional engineering license are necessary for this position. The institute promotes an active participation in its employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in construction engineering.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex construction assignments.
• Conduct project field coordination and documentation.
• Receive, issue and track RFIs and submittals.

Skills

Construction engineering techniques

Project field coordination

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Estimating & CPM Scheduling Software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

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 10years experience in construction engineering

Local candidates given preference

• 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.

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

Primary Location

: United States-New York-Purchase

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-New York-Albany, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Industry

: Water

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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