Transportation & Public Works Construction Engineer

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is leading PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project, delivering roadways and utilities in and around LAX. The Construction Engineer supports the Resident Engineer with inspection, contract administration, and on-site coordination with LAWA, Caltrans, utilities, and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with plans and safety standards.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, 5+ years on public infrastructure,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience on public infrastructure projects (transportation, roadway, bridges, or utilities).
• Familiarity with Caltrans Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and project delivery procedures.
• Familiarity with Greenbook, Brown Book and City of LA specifications, and project delivery procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, PMWeb, Primavera, Procore or similar software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as progressive design build, design-build and CMGC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support LAWA Construction Inspection Division and City of LA with nightly field inspections to verify construction activities follow approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain checklists for inspections, field material sampling and testing per project documents.
• Prepare and maintain project records, including conformed plans, daily reports, quantities, photos, punch-lists, and as-built docs.
• Assist with review and processing of submittals, RFIs, Field Directives, task orders, change notices and changes orders.
• Monitor contractor progress and participate in schedule reviews and look-ahead coordination.
• Support jobsite safety, traffic control, environmental/MRRP compliance, and SWPPP requirements.
• Coordinate field materials sampling/testing and source inspection with QA team.
• Provide field support during layout, construction staking, and verification of pay items.
• Assist in review and preparation of LAWA’s ASR, USR, LIR, and lane closure requests.
• Assist in review and application of Caltrans encroachment and City of LA permits.
• Participate in pre-construction, progress, and final acceptance meetings; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Reading plans

Technical specifications

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Field coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

EIT certification or working toward PE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

PMWeb

Primavera

Procore

Job description

HDR is leading PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project, delivering roadways and utilities in and around LAX. The Construction Engineer supports the Resident Engineer with inspection, contract administration, and on-site coordination with LAWA, Caltrans, utilities, and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with plans and safety standards.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, 5+ years on public infrastructure,