Resident Engineer

About the role

This role involves performing complex construction assignments, conducting project field coordination, documentation, cost monitoring, bidding, and scheduling. You will also receive, issue, and track Request for Information (RFI), submittals, and other required data.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex construction assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard construction engineering techniques and procedures
• Conduct project field coordination, documentation, cost monitoring, bidding, and scheduling
• Receive, issue, and track RFIs, submittals, and other required data
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years experience in construction engineering
• Local candidates given preference

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
• Previous construction engineering experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered

Preferred Qualifications

• CCM

Skills

Experience using Microsoft Office, Estimating & CPM Scheduling Software, and web-based document collaboration software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Field Services - FAR

Other Locations

• United States-New York-Albany
• United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Primary Location

United States-New York-Purchase

Job Posting

Jun 30, 2026

Company Beliefs

We believe construction services are more than project delivery; they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, ensuring that what's designed is built to the highest standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.