Senior Site 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. This role is an opportunity to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence in the built environment.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals
- Serve as the Engineer of Record on complex projects
- Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentation
- Develop concept site layouts that are compliant with all jurisdictional requirements and lead the Pre-Application process
- Coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine design and submittal requirements and coordinate design solutions
- Assist with community outreach as defined within the scope of a project
- Attend and contribute to client meetings
- Transition the concept plans through the schematic and construction design processes
- Coordinate with subconsultants for support and design services
- Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates
- Perform calculations in support of the site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calcs, etc.)
- Author reports that are technically sound, grammatically correct, and well organized
- Use engineering judgement to determine the best course of action
- Be independent in your pursuit for information and solutions
- Manage your time and organization of multiple tasks/projects
- Communicate effectively with managers and team members
- Pursue efficiencies within your work and operations
- Mentor junior staff and delegate appropriate tasks
- Be an advocate for HDR, the BES Business Group, and the Site Civil team
- Perform other tasks that support the mission and vision of HDR and the BES Business Group
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects
- Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng))
- Project Engineering and Project Management experience
- Experience in land development and the design of building-related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control)
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high-quality, technically sound designs
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred Qualifications
- 15 years civil engineering experience across the full spectrum of site civil design
- Strong operating knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Strong operating knowledge in modeling software such as Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD or similar software
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering firm
- Preference given to local candidates
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 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
Colorado: $129,360.00 - $184,800.00 (depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location)
Schedule
Full-time
Locations
United States-Colorado-Denver (Primary)
Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Colorado-Grand Junction, United States-Colorado-Englewood