Roadway Field Engineer

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HDR is providing PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project. The project will deliver critical improvements to the roadways, streets, and thoroughfares in and around the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) campus. HDR will assist with the management of projects throughout the design, preconstruction, and construction phases, from inception to closeout. HDR is proud to lead a strong team of world‑class professionals to sculpt this project that is a key part of the infrastructure transformation ahead of the 2028 Olympics and will serve millions of travelers and Angelenos for decades to come.

The Roadway Field Engineer supports the Resident Engineer in the administration, construction inspection, and oversight of public works (roadways, structures, complete streets, ITS / traffic signals) construction projects. This role involves contract administration support, construction engineering, coordinating with contractors, coordinating with stakeholders (LAWA, Caltrans and City of LA Departments), coordinating with utilities and 3rd parties, ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications, maintaining thorough project documentation, and supporting quality assurance and safety protocols on site.

• Coordinate and support LAWA Construction Inspection Division and City of LA with daily field inspections to verify construction activities follow approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Caltrans, local agency standards, utility agreements etc).
• Prepare and maintain checklists for inspections, field material sampling and testing in accordance with project plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Prepare and maintain project records, including conformed set of plans and specifications, daily reports, quantity calculations, photos, develop punch‑lists and as‑built documentation.
• Assist with the review and processing of submittals, RFIs, Field Directives, request for task orders, change notices and change orders.
• Monitor contractor progress and participate in schedule reviews and look‑ahead coordination.
• Support enforcement of jobsite safety, traffic control, environmental / MMRP compliance, and SWPPP requirements.
• Coordinate field materials sampling and testing and source inspection with the quality assurance team.
• Provide field support during layout, construction staking, and verification of contract pay items.
• Assist in the review and preparation of the LAWA’s Area Shutdown Request (ASR), Utility Shutdown Request (USR), LAWA Impact request (LIR), Caltrans Lane closure requests.
• Assist in the review and application of the Caltrans encroachment and City of LA various departments permits.
• Participate in pre‑construction meetings, progress meetings, and final acceptance walks as needed.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders including LAWA PMCM, Design‑Builder, Local Agency representatives, sub‑contractors, and other consultants.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience on public infrastructure projects (transportation, roadway, bridges, or utilities preferred).
• Familiarity with Caltrans Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and project delivery procedures.
• Familiarity with Greenbook, Brown Book and City of LA specifications, and project delivery procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and construction management software (e.g., PMWeb,…