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Construction Engineer (Kansas City)
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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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- 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
- 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
- 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
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
United States-Missouri-Kansas City
Freight Rail
Full-time
Regular
Construction Services (HDRE)
Nov 19, 2025