Senior Resident Engineer

Overview

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Resident Project Representative Senior, we’ll count on you to:

• 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
• Thorough working knowledge of California Department of Transportation policies, procedures, and standards applicable to roadway construction
• Demonstrated experience administering roadway construction contracts, including traffic control, drainage, paving, structures, utilities, and coordination with multiple stakeholders
• Proficient in applying the Caltrans Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, Special Provisions, and the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), as applicable
• Experience managing construction schedules, including review of contractor CPM schedules, schedule updates, time impact analyses, and administration of working day or calendar day contracts
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost and quantity control, review and approval of progress payments, and preparation and negotiation of change orders
• Experience maintaining complete and accurate construction documentation, including daily or weekly diaries, correspondence, RFIs, submittals, change order records, and final construction documentation
• Experience overseeing construction inspection staff and coordinating specialty inspectors, materials testing personnel, survey staff, and environmental monitors
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, including SWPPP implementation and monitoring, permit conditions, and approved mitigation measures
• Strong communication and coordination skills with contractors, local agencies, utilities, and the traveling public

Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California

Minimum of ten (10) years of transportation construction experience, including at least six (6) years serving as a Resident…