Job Description
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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HDR is looking for a Construction EIT to join our Transportation Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Program in Charleston, SC. This individual must be able to work individually and within a group of inspectors to verify construction activities to comply with plans and specifications. Good communication skills and problem resolution skills are a must as they will have daily interaction with the contractor. SCDOT certifications that will allow them to perform various material testing and sampling duties as needed (asphalt, concrete, and foundations) are a big plus. They must also be well organized as they will need to generate and maintain project documentation such as letters, testing reports, and daily diaries.
In the role of Construction EIT/Coordinator, we'll count on you to:
- Conduct reviews and verifications of construction schedules, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications for construction projects
- Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of spreadsheets, databases and scheduling software
- Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
- Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
- Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications - Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or the ability to attain within 6 months
- Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
- Minimum of 1 year of construction engineering or inspection experience on SCDOT projects highly preferred
- Must have strong people skills, and the ability to interact with the construction team
- SCDOT Inspector Certifications
- Ability to pass SCDOT Inspector Certification classes as assigned
- Local candidates are preferred
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
- Knowledge of MS Office, Primavera, Scheduling Software, spreadsheets and databases
- Interest and/or experience in the construction field
- Excellent oral 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: United States-South Carolina-Charleston
Other Locations: United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Greenville
Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)
Job Posting: Dec 13, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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