Structures Representative

HDR, Inc.; Veterans Administration (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer in California to provide engineering expertise and management oversight for highway construction projects. You will prepare budgets, schedules, and manage personnel, contracts, and field inspection activities to ensure quality delivery.

The role requires a PE license, 10 years of related experience in construction, and strong communication skills. This employee-owned company offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
• 10 years related experience in 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 (PE).
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of various quality construction projects.
• Prepare project budgets and schedules.
• Take responsibility for personnel matters, workload management, monitoring consultant service contracts and establishing optimum engineering practices to serve the client's project delivery efforts.
• Plan, prepare and analyze documents, and manage construction contracts.
• Forecast and track fiscal budget and cash flow for total workforce, facilities, vehicles, equipment and other resources necessary to deliver the assigned highway construction projects.
• Assist various crafts, disciplines and subcontractors in executing their respective work.
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services.
• Coordinate and manage survey and layout work in the field.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Web-based collaboration 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 Construction Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of various quality construction projects
• Prepare project budgets and schedules
• Take responsibility for personnel matters, workload management, monitoring consultant service contracts and establishing optimum engineering practices to serve the client's project delivery efforts
• Plan, prepare and analyze documents, and manage construction contracts
• Forecast and track fiscal budget and cash flow for total workforce, facilities, vehicles, equipment and other resources necessary to deliver the assigned highway construction projects
• Assist various crafts, disciplines and subcontractors in executing their respective work
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services
• Coordinate and manage survey and layout work in the field
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of responsible experience performing the duties as a Structure Representative for similar structure construction inspection projects.
• Registered professional engineer licensed in the State of California in good standing with the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists at all times while assigned to work on this contract and in the Task Orders.
• A valid Driver's License, possess a valid Standard First Aid Certificate at all times, possess a valid American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) or California Test Methods (CTM), Certification in the sampling and testing of fresh Portland cement concrete.
• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficientverbal communication skills

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.){Pay Transparency Location1}: $197,000 - $256,000

Primary Location: United States-California

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Field Services - Non-FAR / Negotiated

Job Posting: May 26, 2026