Senior Civil Engineer
About the role
HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group designs critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll lead site civil design projects across Federal, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, and Industrial markets. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through all project phases—planning, construction documents, and construction administration—developing drawings, specifications, calculations, and reviewing shop drawings. This role requires strong leadership to guide engineers and CAD professionals while delivering high-quality, technically sound civil site designs.
Responsibilities
- Lead site civil design projects from planning through construction administration.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop construction drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
- Review shop drawings during construction.
- Manage and mentor a team of engineers and CAD professionals.
- Ensure compliance with stormwater permitting requirements in Maryland, Virginia, and DC (preferred).
- Design site civil elements, including grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of design experience managing civil/site design projects.
- Professional Engineer (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 HDR’s employee-owned culture.
- US naturalized citizenship (required for governmental background check).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Suite, MicroStation, InRoads, and other civil engineering software.
- Familiarity with Maryland, Virginia, and DC stormwater permitting.
- Site development and building-related civil design expertise (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, erosion control).
- Current residence in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) area.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee health, performance, and success.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
- Eight Employee Network Groups (e.g., Asian Pacific, Black, LGBTQ+, Veterans, Women) 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 position.
Locations: Arlington, VA (primary); Newport News, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Fulton, MD.