Site-Based Office Engineer - Water Infrastructure

HDR; Shokan (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Office Engineer to join our Construction Services team in Ulster County, NY, on-site near Ashokan and Rondout reservoirs. You will read drawings, track quantities, manage daily records, and supervise junior staff while coordinating with the project manager and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of multi-disciplinary construction experience, and strong communication. PE or CCM certification is preferred; visa sponsorship is not available.

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.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Read and interpret construction docs

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

HDR is seeking an Office Engineer to join our Construction Services team in Ulster County, NY, on-site near Ashokan and Rondout reservoirs. You will read drawings, track quantities, manage daily records, and supervise junior staff while coordinating with the project manager and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of multi-disciplinary construction experience, and strong communication. PE or CCM certification is preferred; visa sponsorship is not available.