Resident Engineer; Highways & Roads

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 weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster belonging throughout the company and in our communities, we constantly ask:
What is our impact on the world?

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• Contract administration and construction management services.
• Testing procedures to ensure that deliverables are clearly defined, acceptance tested, and that criteria are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time‑bound.
• Maintaining and organizing project files for record tracking and auditing.
• Developing, organizing, facilitating, and attending coordination meetings.
• Implementing and maintaining quality control procedures to manage conflicts, ensure product accuracy, and identify critical reviews and milestones.
• All applicable safety measures required.
• Invoice requirements for accuracy and completion before requesting Caltrans approval.
• Monitoring and maintaining required DBE or DVBE involvement.
• Compliance with the provisions in this Contract and all specific Task Order requirements.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage issues and requirements of State of California.
• Reviewing the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and providing expert comments.
• Health and safety of personnel working in a hazardous environment in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• 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 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.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
• Team‑orientation with strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate, experienced with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.
• US employment authorization; visa sponsorship not available.

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.

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 daily. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

United States—California—Folsom

Highway + Road

Full‑time

Regular

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records.