Senior Civil Engineer

HDR•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services group. This individual will be responsible for the site civil design projects for a variety of markets including but not limited to Federal, Water/Wastewater, Municipal and Industrial. They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration. They will be responsible for the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound civil site designs. Other responsibilities will also include leading a team of engineers and CAD professionals. This position is subject to a governmental background check. Due to client contract requirements, US naturalized citizenship is required. LI-MJ1

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
US naturalized citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft suite applications, MicroStation, InRoads and other civil engineering software as appropriate
Experience with Maryland, Virginia and DC stormwater permitting
Experience in site development and the design of building related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control)
Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area

Responsibilities

Responsible for the site civil design projects for a variety of markets including but not limited to Federal, Water/Wastewater, Municipal and Industrial.
Coordinate and work closely with a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration.
Responsible for the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations.
Review of shop drawings during construction.
Leading a team of engineers and CAD professionals.