Resident Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Estimator -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Estimator
HDR is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Resident Engineer (RE) will perform the duties with a team of Construction Engineers, Caltrans / Owner Inspectors, Materials Testers, Consultants, and Office Personnel. These duties change through the course of the job while giving instructions to Prime Construction Contractors as many tasks and completes many items of work on the Construction project. These construction activities are covered by complex specifications, and the RE must interpret and enforce the Contract requirements to ensure compliance with the Contract.
The Resident Engineer has a primary role of administrating the Construction Project contract and when required, obtain approval from the Caltrans Senior Transportation Engineer. The Resident Engineer coordinates with Caltrans Inspectors to determine appropriate priorities for testing and inspection of work quality based on contractor-proposed order of work for the shift.
This is a part‑time, temporary position.
Preferred Qualifications- California Professional Engineer (Civil) License
- 10 years of relevant experience with Caltrans Highway Construction / Improvements projects
- Able to be flexible and working days, nights, and/or weekends in heavy construction requiring walking, bending, lifting and carrying inspection / surveying tools and equipment at elevated heights, confined spaces, extreme weather conditions, remote work sites, environmentally sensitive areas and over waterways, if needed.
- 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., 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
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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $63.50 - $94.75 hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
LocationUnited States – California – San Diego
Other LocationsUnited States – California – Irvine;
United States – California – Los Angeles;
United States – California – Riverside
Part-time
Employee StatusTemporary
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