Senior Site Civil Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental 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:
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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.
the role of Senior Site Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Lead design and plan production for site civil engineering projects, including site layouts, grading, drainage, paving, site utilities, and horizontal and vertical control
- Serve as Engineer of Record and technical lead for complex site development projects, applying advanced engineering judgment and expertise to develop innovative and practical solutions
- Prepare, review, and oversee engineering plans, technical specifications, contract documents, cost estimates, and quantity calculations
- Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and jurisdictional authorities
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality projects that meet client objectives
- Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
- Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed
- Plan, organize and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
- Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, although project management is not the sole focus of this position
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and design staff through technical guidance, quality reviews, training, and professional development support
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company and industry standard
- Provide engineering support during construction, including review of shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and site visits
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop project strategies and deliver integrated, client-focused solutions
- Travel periodically within the region and nationally to support project pursuits, client meetings, site investigations, construction observations, and project execution activities
- Perform other duties as needed
- Advance understanding across the full spectrum of site civil design including site selection, due diligence, master planning, site design; including demolition plans, grading, drainage design, stormwater management, utility design, and civil details
- Experience with mission critical, water, healthcare, commercial, industrial, or federal site development projects
- Prof…
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