Senior Site Civil Engineer

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 we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. 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. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

• 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

• 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

• 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. Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

We provide 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. 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.) Colorado: $ - $

Primary

Location:

United States-Colorado-Denver

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

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular