Resident Project Engineer

Resident Project EngineerAt 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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

We believe water is more than a resource; it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.We are currently looking for a Resident Project Engineer to oversee the Goshen Tunnel Rehab Project.

The project consists of rehabilitating and enlarging two nearly 100-year-old irrigation tunnels to an 18-foot diameter, along with associated portal structures. Located near Torrington Wyoming, the tunnels provide irrigation water to Easter Wyoming and Western Nebraska. The work is split between two contractors, with portal construction delivered via Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and tunneling performed under a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract.

Tunneling will occur over two non-irrigation seasons (September–May). In the role of Resident Project Engineer, we'll count on you to:Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documentsMaintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials usedReview construction materials for Contract complianceTrack quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptanceAttend and/or chair construction progress meetingsConduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systemsIdentify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until correctedDevelop record documentation for engineer review/acceptanceAssist with project audit/closeoutWork under general supervision of a Design Project ManagerSupervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultantsThis position is subject to a preemployment drug test. This position is subject to a governmental background check.Preferred Qualifications:Tunneling experience / geotechnical engineeringConstruction administration experienceConstruction schedule reviewsScope reviewsPerform constructability reviews and value engineering, cost estimating, submittals, RFI's, FO, CPR's, CO, Pay Applications.Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certificationAbility to interpret construction schedulesAbility to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineerRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experienceA minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projectsMust have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing constructionMust possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documentsMust be able to work in a team environmentMust be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packagesMust have excellent verbal and written communication skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustSponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.