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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients' visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
HDR is seeking a Senior CEI Project Engineer for our Transportation Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) program in Tallahassee, FL to direct complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection programs, plan and organize the work of subordinate and staff members, develop and/or review policies, methods, practices, and procedures, and review programs for conformance with department standards. We will count on you to:
Manage day-to-day CEI project operations to ensure compliance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, governing regulations, and safety standards. Provide technical guidance to the project team, interpret plans and specifications, and resolve field issues while documenting and communicating decisions clearly. Review and evaluate Contractor submittals, including RFIs, CPM schedules, and claim packages, and provide well-supported recommendations. Ensure CEI documentation, materials records, and correspondence meet contract, CPAM, and quality standards. Lead and coordinate CEI project staff, ensuring high-quality documentation, communication, and adherence to internal policies and procedures. Lead project meetings and coordinate with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to support progress and issue resolution. Manage project budgets, track labor usage, and support overall financial performance and forecasting. Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, partners, and other project stakeholders to support successful project delivery. Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance in technical, administrative, and leadership growth areas. Support business development by identifying future work opportunities and participating in pursuit activities. Preferred Qualifications
- FDOT Advanced MOT
- Road and/or bridge construction experience
- CTQP Quality Control experience
- 3 years of construction/transportation project leadership
- MS in Civil Engineering or related discipline
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
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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
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.
Primary Location
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United States-Florida-Tallahassee
Industry
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Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Construction Services (HDRE)
Job Posting
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Mar 30, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
Mar 31, 2026