About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Junior Estimator, we'll count on you to:

The Cost Engineer's primary duties are to support cost estimating and budgetary development activities on transportation projects. Responsibilities may include reviewing engineering plans and specifications to identify and quantify scope elements, estimating costs for various scope elements at level of detail appropriate for scope definition, analyzing uncertainty and risk factors associated with project cost estimates, applying cost escalation factors to develop future expected costs, organizing cost data to support benchmarking, parametric estimating, 5D estimating and other initiatives across the practice group.

Required Qualifications

* BS in Engineering, Construction or related field, or equivalent experience in construction field

* Experience in engineering or construction field

* Good verbal and written communication skills

* An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with cost estimating software such as HCSS Heavybid a plus

* Experience with CAD tools such as Civil 3D, Revit or similar.

* Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel or other database software

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.