Resident Engineer

Overview

HDR is seeking an experienced and driven Resident Engineer to support the delivery of the Brent Spence Bridge Companion Bridge project. This iconic project will improve safety, capacity, and connectivity across the Ohio River, linking Kentucky and Ohio with a modernized, high-capacity corridor. You will work closely with the Resident Engineer and project stakeholders to oversee daily construction activities, ensure contract compliance, and help manage quality, schedule, and coordination on a high-profile transportation project.

HDR’s role includes contract administration, construction oversight, inspection, quality control and quality assurance for the KY approach on the project, collaborating with ODOT/KYTC and consultant partners.

• 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

• Road and Bridge construction experience highly desired
• ODOT or KYTC experience
• Industry certifications

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
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• 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
• Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. We believe in building 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. As employee-owners, we 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.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States-Kentucky-Louisville
• Other Locations: as applicable
• Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular

Posting date:
May 28, 2026

EEO and Accessibility

HDR is committed to employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or records. Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible.