Site Civil Engineer

Overview

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. HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group designs the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.

HDR brings together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. This role focuses on Site Civil Engineering within Building Engineering.

• 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 due diligence research and documentation.
• Develop concept site layouts compliant with Jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate Jurisdictional Authority to determine design and submittal requirements and coordinate design solutions to comply.
• 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 calcs, 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, but project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Be independent in your pursuit for 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.

• Preferred Qualifications
• A minimum of 6 years experience in general civil engineering.
• Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such as Bentley Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows) as required.

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in general civil engineering.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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. We are committed to an inclusive environment and to acting as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States-Texas-Dallas
• Other Locations:
  United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Texas-San Antonio
• Industry: Building Engineering
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Business Class:
  Building Site Civil
• Job Posting:
  Apr 15, 2026

Note:

This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Site Civil Engineer role and may include general HDR values and commitments relevant to the position.