Lead Site Civil Engineer – Data Center & Infrastructure

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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.

HDR is hiring a Site Civil Engineer to support our Orlando and Tampa offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and support site due diligence efforts for prospective development sites, including feasibility evaluations, utility availability assessments, zoning reviews, regulatory compliance evaluations, and site constraints analysis for a variety of project types, including data center and other mission critical facility developments.
• Prepare due diligence reports and technical memorandums that support site selection, project planning, and development strategy decisions.
• Lead site civil engineering design efforts for buildings, facilities, and infrastructure projects across diverse market sectors, including:
• Commercial and industrial developments
• Water/wastewater systems
• Municipal and federal projects
• Power and data center facilities
• Collaborate with internal and external clients, utility providers, permitting agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate site readiness and identify project risks early in the development process.
• Serve as the Civil Engineer of Record when required.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams throughout all project phases, from initial planning through construction documentation and administration.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings, technical specifications, engineering calculations, and reports.
• Manage permitting processes with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Review shop drawings and provide support during the construction phase.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in site civil engineering, land development, or related consulting services.
• Experience leading site civil projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and permitting phases.
• Experience preparing site feasibility studies, due diligence reports, and development assessments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with utility coordination, site selection studies, zoning reviews, and regulatory requirements…