Senior Resident Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring a Senior Resident Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to lead field engineering efforts on construction projects. You will interpret drawings, manage daily records, and ensure contract compliance while coordinating with the project team.

You will supervise junior staff and help drive project closeout. The ideal candidate has a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, and extensive experience with estimating, scheduling, and document control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
• 10 years related experience in construction including estimating, bidding, PO and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor activities, labor, equipment and materials.
• Review construction materials for contract compliance.
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance.
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings.
• Observe installation and acceptance testing of equipment and systems.
• Identify nonconforming work and develop punch lists.
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance.
• Assist with project audit/closeout.
• Supervise junior Resident Project Representatives and inspectors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Estimating software

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.

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

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
• Review construction materials for Contract compliance
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punch lists and maintain until corrected
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
• Assist with project audit/closeout
• Work under general supervision of a Design Project Manager
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Department of Transportation projects
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer

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.

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-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

Sep 9, 2026

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

We are an Affir

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

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.