Site Civil EIT/Coordinator

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site civil engineering plans including site layout, grading, utility, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, permit applications, and contract documents
• Assist the Senior Engineer with site studies, site designs, contract documentation preparation and graphic presentation
• Coordinate with municipal agencies and regulatory authorities to support permitting and entitlement efforts
• Conduct site research, zoning reviews, and due diligence investigations to identify project constraints and opportunities
• Perform quantity takeoffs, cost-related calculations, and other engineering analyses to support project development
• Perform administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects
• Independently manage small tasks and assignments while supporting senior staff on larger and more complex projects
• Assist with site visits, field investigations, and construction-phase support activities
• Learn and apply HDR standards, procedures, and quality requirements while progressing toward professional licensure
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Preferred

• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or other software (Bentley OpenRoads, MicroStation, InfraWorks, ArcGIS, or similar platforms)
• Knowledge of site development principles including grading, stormwater management, drainage design, utility layout, and erosion and sediment control
• Basic understanding of local, state, and jurisdictional design standards and permitting processes
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while also working independently on assigned tasks
• Knowledge of civil engineering documentation and plan presentation, and how they interact with other discipline models
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as Hydraflow, PCSWMM, PondPack, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, or similar software
• Previous internship in site civil engineering, land development, transportation, municipal, or water resources
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and collaboration with project teams and clients
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression

Schedule

Full-time

Locations

United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield

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 eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.