Water Infrastructure Office Engineer — Onsite (Ulster County)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Grahamsville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Office Engineer to join our Construction Services team, with on-site duties in Ulster County near Ashokan Reservoir and Rondout Reservoir in Grahamsville, NY.

The ideal candidate will read and interpret drawings, track quantities, manage daily records, and supervise junior staff while coordinating with project teams. A PE license or CCM certification is preferred, along with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum 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

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

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, with on-site duties in Ulster County near Ashokan Reservoir and Rondout Reservoir in Grahamsville, NY.

The ideal candidate will read and interpret drawings, track quantities, manage daily records, and supervise junior staff while coordinating with project teams. A PE license or CCM certification is preferred, along with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.