Resident Engineer

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? Watch Our Story.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant effort—the Brent Spence Bridge Companion Bridge project—that will shape the future of regional mobility, improving safety, capacity, and connectivity across the Ohio River, linking Kentucky and Ohio with a modernized, high-capacity corridor.

HDR’s role is to work alongside ODOT/KYTC and our consultant partners, providing contract administration, construction oversight, inspection, quality control, and quality assurance for the KY approach on the project.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) fostering inclusion and support

Pay

Expected compensation range for this position: $119,210 – $170,300 (varies by skills, experience, education, and geographical location).

Schedule

Full-time, regular employee status.

Primary location: Louisville, KY. Other possible locations: Cincinnati, OH; Paducah, KY; Henderson, KY; Lexington, KY.