Resident Engineer

Resident Engineer

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

The 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's at elevated heights, confined spaces, extreme weather conditions, remote work sites, environmentally sensitive areas and over water-ways, if needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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

The expected compensation range for this position is $63.50 - $94.75 hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-San Diego

Other Locations: United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Riverside

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Part-time

Employee Status: Temporary

Business Class: Field Services - Non-FAR / Negotiated

Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.