Site Civil Engineer

About HDR

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 weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work, 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.

• Design and plan production for general site civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading, storm drainage analysis and design (conveyance systems, water quality and quantity BMPs), paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Perform quantity calculations and complete associated calculation reports.
• 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.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform site due diligence, including zoning and permitting requirements for local and state agencies.
• Manage project and permitting coordination with local and state agencies.
• Coordinate site design with clients, local and state agencies, and project team (project managers, engineers, designers, etc).
• Work in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• 5 years of experience in general site civil engineering
• Familiar with Open Roads software
• Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such as Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Hydro
  
  CAD, Autodesk Hydraflow Extensions, etc.) as required
• Local candidates are preferred

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 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

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.

Primary location:
United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other locations:
United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Job Posting:
Oct 22, 2025

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management, Consulting, and Engineering