HDR · 9 hours ago
Construction Engineer (Kansas City)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment where employee-owners are valued and respected. As a Construction Engineer, you will perform complex construction assignments, conduct project field coordination, and monitor progress on various civil infrastructure projects.
ArchitectureConsulting
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
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
Company
HDR
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