Senior Office Engineer & Field Project Lead (Onsite)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Onsite in Rocky Hill CT

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Office Engineer to join our Field Services team in Rocky Hill, CT. You will read drawings, track progress, and manage records while coordinating with engineers and inspectors to ensure quality and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a PE license or CCM certification, solid team skills, and strong communication. This full-time role is onsite, offering an employee-owned culture and opportunities across large infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts; familiar with codes and laws governing construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications; identify discrepancies.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Computer literate; experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture.
• Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications; identify discrepancies.
• Maintain daily records of contractor activities, labor, equipment and materials.
• Review construction materials for contract compliance.
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates.
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings.
• Observe installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment.
• Identify nonconforming work; develop punch lists and follow until corrected.
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance.
• Assist with project audits/closeout.
• Work under supervision of a Resident Engineer.
• Supervise junior staff and subconsultants.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

MS Office / Primavera

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Primavera

AASHTOware

Compass

Job description

HDR is seeking an Office Engineer to join our Field Services team in Rocky Hill, CT. You will read drawings, track progress, and manage records while coordinating with engineers and inspectors to ensure quality and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a PE license or CCM certification, solid team skills, and strong communication. This full-time role is onsite, offering an employee-owned culture and opportunities across large infrastructure projects.