Site Civil Engineering Section Manager

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 a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence as the Site Civil Engineering Section Manager for our Building Engineering Services Team in the Georgia/Alabama area.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior leader and mentor within the Site Civil Design Group, managing and building a design production team.
• Oversee staff management responsibilities, including workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment.
• Function as a technical lead on site development projects, coordinating with other disciplines across HDR.
• Lead the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction.
• Engage directly with external clients and internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policies.
• Build team technical expertise and design production capacity through recruitment, staff development, and training.
• Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in site civil planning and design.
• Prepare site civil proposals, including scope development and estimating hours/fee.
• Perform design tasks for site development projects, including:
  • Site layout (ordinance review and vehicle turning movements)
  • Grading
  • Storm drainage
  • Stormwater management
  • Erosion and sediment control
  • Site utility design (sanitary, gas, fire/domestic water, electrical/communication)
• Handle site development permitting, including:
  • Researching ordinance and regulatory requirements
  • Developing plans within local permitting requirements
  • Coordinating with permitting review agencies
  • Successfully obtaining all site development permits required to commence construction
• Some regional/national travel will be expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in site development and civil design.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
• Extensive knowledge in Civil 3D and other site civil design software (e.g., Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD).
• Site development permitting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or MSCE Degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills, with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Strong operating knowledge of modeling software such as Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, etc.
• Ability to manage, lead, and mentor other team members.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Location

United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Alabama-Mobile, or United States-Alabama-Birmingham.

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.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. 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.