Senior Civil Engineer (Buildings)

HDR•Boise, ID

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Project Engineering and Project Management experience
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation, InRoads and other civil engineering software as appropriate
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience with large-scale site development

Responsibilities

Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities
Conduct quantity calculations
Prepare specifications and contract documents
Conduct permitting
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
Perform other duties as needed