HDR

Construction Engineer (Kansas City)

HDR$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
  • 3+ years of construction engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex construction assignments applying engineering judgment
  • Conduct project coordination and documentation, including cost monitoring
  • Track RFIs and submittals throughout the project
  • Observe and document construction progress on various civil infrastructure projects
  • Inspect and record progress on site
  • Compile daily activity reports for client updates
  • Conduct field material sampling and testing as required

Benefits

  • Employee-owned culture fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment
  • Access to employee network groups for diverse communities
  • Opportunities for long-term project assignments
  • Supportive work environment with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion
  • Possibility of extensive travel to diverse project sites
Full Job Description
In the role of Construction Engineer, we'll count on you to: • 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 • Be eager to learn, ask questions, work under and receive direction and supervision from Resident Project Representatives, and Project Managers • Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, class 1 railroad projects, buildings, facilities, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines (including electrical, mechanical/HVAC and site civil) • Monitor, record, and inspect progress on construction projects • Compose reports with a daily log of activities, personnel, and pictures to send to clients daily • Conduct or Coordinate field materials sampling and testing, including concrete slump and air testing, casting concrete test cylinders, and performing in-place soil compaction testing • Participate in client development and project pursuits, and receive general supervision from the Senior Inspector who reviews work while in progress • Compose reports with a daily log of activities, personnel, and pictures to send to clients daily • Work may require 50% to 100% travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections outside of the Kansas City area • Possibility for Long term project assignments • Work outdoors and navigate construction sites in all seasons • Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications • A minimum of 3 years' experience in construction engineering • Experience with Steel Structures & Foundations- DPG, Trusses, & TPG • Freight Rail Experience and/or DOT Experience • Inspection Certifications • Knowledge or Rail materials and safety requirements • 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 • Understanding of Project Management principles • Demonstrated experience in construction and/or construction inspection of Heavy civil infrastructure for DOT, freight or passenger Railroads • Ability to interpret construction schedules • Cost analysis experience pertaining to construction • General accounting knowledge • Plan/Detail reading • PDF editing software such as Revu Bluebeam • Exercise good judgment and discretion, and independently resolve problems and issues • Utilize survey equipment to check and confirm construction • This position requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing • Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field • Previous construction engineering experience • 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 using Microsoft Office, Estimating & CPM Scheduling Software, and web-based document collaboration software. • 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

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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