Site Civil Engineer

As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you will help design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. This role focuses on civil engineering scope, budget development, and technical leadership.

• Contribute to the development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record on non-complex projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentation.
• Develop concept site layouts compliant with jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate with jurisdictional authorities to determine design and submittal requirements and to incorporate design solutions.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings.
• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects through schematic and construction design processes, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, details, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Help prepare site civil engineering calculations in support of site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calculations, etc.).
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed.
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed; project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Be independent in the pursuit of information.
• Manage time and organization of multiple tasks/projects.
• Communicate effectively with managers and team members.
• Mentor junior staff and delegate appropriately.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• A minimum of 5 years experience in general civil engineering.
• Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such as Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Open Flows) as required.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in general civil engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary

Location:

United States, Louisiana, Lafayette.

Other Locations:
United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge;
United States, Louisiana, Metairie;
United States, Louisiana, New Orleans.

Schedule:

Full-time. Employee Status:
Regular. Business Class:
Building Site Civil. Job Posting:
Jun 22, 2026.