Senior Resident Engineer

What We're Looking For

Responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for complex and cross-discipline projects. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

Primary Focus Will Include:

• Act as the primary on-site liaison between Client, Contractor, and company personnel for resolution of project issues.




• Coordinates daily observation of contractor activities and reviews Inspector’s Daily Reports.




• Reviews verification of materials and tracks quantities.




• Prepares and negotiates Work Change Directives and Change Orders.




• Reviews and approves monthly contractor progress payments.




• Monitors contractor progress compared with progress schedule and budget.




• Leads project meetings.




• Works with contractor and client to resolve conflicts in the field.




• Draft responses to Contractor's correspondence as required.




• Monitors activities of assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements.




• Provides technical leadership for complex or unique assignments.




• Provides guidance, training, and mentorship to inspection staff.




• Performs constructability and schedule reviews.




• Manages contract close-out.




• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local agency construction administration policies.




• Fosters a safety culture on the project site.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience




• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience on alternative delivery projects, including GC/CM and/or Design-Build.




• Understanding of construction methods, including standards, equipment, processes, and safety considerations, and an ability to reads and interpret complex contract documents.




• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to maintain good working relationships with project team, clients, and contractors.




• Ability to anticipate problems and proactively develop solutions to overcome those problems.




• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Bluebeam, & Adobe, mobile devices such as tablet computers, and CM software programs.




• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.




• Work frequently requires working at client’s job site, construction trailer, and in a field environment. Work may sometimes require working in inclement weather, working in a construction site, being exposed to heavy construction equipment, and walking.

What You'll Need

Essential Responsibilities:

• Uses senior-level technical expertise to consider broad range of engineering solutions.




• Responsible for the discipline-specific planning, work distribution, and leadership and adherence to the schedule, and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects.




• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.




• Develops scope of work and level of effort and manages adherence to scope and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline.




• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline.




• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to team members to achieve overall project objectives on complex or unusual engineering projects.




• Coordinates technical aspects of the project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline on complex or unusual engineering projects.




• Leads discipline delivery on larger, multi-disciplinary projects. Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.




• Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work for other disciplines on multi-discipline projects on complex or unusual engineering projects




• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience




• Master’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience




• PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-09339