Civil Engineer

About the role

The Civil Engineer at HDR will lead civil engineering design efforts for a variety of projects, including site design and development for waste, industrial, and power projects. They will prepare detailed construction drawings, technical specifications, engineering calculations and reports, manage permitting processes, and coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead site civil engineering design efforts for site civil engineering related to buildings, facilities, and infrastructure projects across diverse market sectors.
• Serve as the Civil Engineer of Record when required.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams throughout all project phases—from initial planning through construction documentation and administration.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings, technical specifications, engineering calculations and reports.
• Manage permitting processes with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Perform site planning and layout activities.
• Develop Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans.
• Evaluate hydrology and hydraulics for site drainage improvements.
• Perform site grading and earthwork analysis.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and other project disciplines including architecture, structural, mechanical, and electrical.
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Develop drawings and specification packages for civil projects.
• Review shop drawings and provide support during the construction phase.
• May act as Project Manager or Task Manager on select projects.
• Review draft design and reports for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and sign off on completed designs.
• Assist in developing proposals and cost estimates for project pursuits.
• Mentor and assist junior staff from a technical standpoint.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience designing various civil/site design projects.
• Prior experience of local and state permitting related to infrastructure projects.
• Experience in multiple project types such as waste, oil and gas, water, and power.
• 4+ years of experience in site civil/land development design for buildings or infrastructure, including: demolition, erosion control, site layout, stormwater management, grading and drainage, utility design.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineering License recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.

Benefits

As this is an entrepreneurial environment, all team members are involved in client development, staying current with industry trends relevant to their technical expertise, and encouraged to shape their work roles to their strengths and interests.

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.