Construction Engineer II

HR Green • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

HR Green is seeking a Construction Technician I to join their Transportation Construction team. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on field experience working with experienced professionals on infrastructure projects. The position involves supporting the delivery of transportation construction projects through field observation, progress documentation, quality and quantity verification, and ensuring construction aligns with project plans and specifications. It provides exposure to the construction process and helps develop technical judgment and client-facing skills for career growth in construction engineering and inspection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong time-management, communication, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical literature, engineering plans, construction plans, and specifications.
• Training with equipment commonly used in engineering-related testing and analysis.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Valid driver's license in the state of residence and reliable transportation for company business.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required project documentation certification for the region assigned.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites, including assignments that may require longer-than-normal commute times.
• Ability to perform field work in varying weather conditions, stand for extended periods on uneven terrain, and lift and move at least 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering or Construction Management degree.
• 0-5 years of related construction observation experience working with moderately complex construction plans.
• Familiarity with construction documentation requirements and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document construction activities to verify work is completed in accordance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and procedures and help address actual field conditions as they arise.
• Identify construction defects or compliance concerns related to design, materials, installation, or site conditions and help develop practical solutions.
• Perform quality assurance checks, material yield checks, tolerance and thickness verification, and measurement of pay-item quantities.
• Assist with basic construction layout activities, including bench circuits and providing line and grade for construction elements.
• Maintain accurate field notes, measurements, reports, project files, and documentation, including records needed for funding-agency audits.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, HR Green staff, and other project stakeholders to help resolve field issues and keep projects moving.
• Participate in progress meetings and support discussions involving schedules, plan changes, quantities, costs, and construction concerns.
• Support pay estimates and quantity verification and help document work that does not conform to project requirements.
• Use sound judgment in the field and respond effectively to changing project conditions, contractor questions, and stakeholder concerns.

Benefits

• Employee ownership opportunities
• Performance-based bonus program
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with immediate employer-match vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Paid parental leave
• Two paid volunteer days each year
• Flexible career paths and advancement opportunities
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level