Senior Civil Engineer

About the role

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 part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead site civil design projects for markets including Federal, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, and Industrial.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary design team throughout the entire project lifecycle—from planning through construction administration.
• Develop construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations.
• Review shop drawings during construction.
• Lead a team of engineers and CAD professionals.
• Deliver high-quality, technically sound civil site designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of design experience managing various civil/site design projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE or P.Eng) license recognized by the licensing board for the position’s location.
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and strong leadership skills.
• Commitment to active participation in our employee-owned culture.
• US naturalized citizenship (required due to client contract requirements).
• Subject to a governmental background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft suite applications, MicroStation, InRoads, and other civil engineering software.
• Experience with Maryland, Virginia, and DC stormwater permitting.
• Expertise in site development and design of building-related site civil elements (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control).
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) fostering inclusion and support.

Pay

• Fulton, MD: $129,360 – $184,800
• Arlington, VA: $141,120 – $201,600
• Newport News, VA: $117,600 – $168,000
• Virginia Beach, VA: $117,600 – $168,000

Schedule

Full-time, regular employee status.

Locations: Arlington, VA (primary); Newport News, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Fulton, MD.