Site Civil Engineering Section Manager

Site Civil Engineering Section Manager - (191360)

HDR is looking for a Site Civil Engineering Section Manager to join our Building Engineering Services Team in the Georgia/Alabama area to lead and mentor the Site Civil Design Group.

• Senior leader and mentor within the Site Civil Design Group, managing a design production team.
• Staff management, including workflow and utilization management, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment.
• Technical lead on site development projects; coordinate with other disciplines across HDR.
• Lead development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations.
• Review shop drawings during construction.
• Serve as a client liaison and collaborate with internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders within HDR.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policies.
• Prepare site civil proposals including scope development and estimating hours/fee.
• Some regional or national travel expected.

• Bachelor's degree 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.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

• MS or MSCE Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in site development and civil design.
• PE license.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills.
• Strong operating knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of modeling software such as Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Hydraflow Hydrographs, Hydro
  
  CAD, Bentley Storm
  
  CAD, etc.
• Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members.
• Local candidates preferred.

Critical experience with site development projects including site layout, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and site utility design (sanitary, gas, fire/domestic water, electrical/communication). Extensive knowledge of Civil 3D and other site civil design software.

Ability to research ordinance and regulatory requirements, develop plans within local permitting requirements, coordinate with permitting review agencies, and obtain all required permits.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

United States, Georgia, Atlanta. Also available in Alabama Mobile and Birmingham.

Full‑time.

Regular.

Feb 25, 2026

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