Senior Resident Engineer

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 88,900 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Senior Resident Engineer to oversee field operations for highway, bridge, water, transit, and power projects in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves ensuring design integrity, maintaining records, and supervising junior staff.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of construction experience. Preferred qualifications include a PE license or CCM certification. A salary range of $88,900 to $127,000 is offered, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts, codes, and laws governing construction.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on field operations ensuring design intent is met.
• Maintain accurate daily records of activities and work performed.
• Review construction materials for compliance.
• Supervise activities of junior representatives and inspectors.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

The Senior Resident Engineer will lead on field operations ensuring design intent is met with precision, integrity, and excellence across highway, bridge, water, transit, and power projects.

• 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 punchlists, 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

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• 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 Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
• Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be computer literate; experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Active participation in an employee‑owned culture is required
• Current sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available for this position

Compensation range: $88,900.00 to $127,000.00 Location: Phoenix, AZ (Primary); other locations: Tucson, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Las Vegas, NV. Position type: Full‑time, Regular Employee Status.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. We are an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.