Senior Site Civil Engineer

About the role

In the role of Senior Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct tasks associated with site due diligence, including zoning and land development permitting requirements for local and state agencies.
• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Conduct quantity calculations.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Conduct permitting.
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, although project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Conduct tasks associated with site due diligence, including zoning and land development permitting requirements for local and state agencies.
• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Conduct quantity calculations.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Conduct permitting.
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, although project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software Autodesk Civil 3D (experience in earthwork, surface creation, profiles etc.); specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows) as required.
• Land Development experience for buildings.
• California P.E. license.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.

Skills

Skills required for this role include:

• Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software Autodesk Civil 3D (experience in earthwork, surface creation, profiles etc.); specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows) as required.
• Land Development experience for buildings.
• California P.E. license.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $135,000 - $193,000

Schedule

Full-time Employee Status: Regular

Business Class

Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Apr 27, 2026

Company Beliefs

We believe in the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.