Senior Site Civil Engineer

HDR•St. Louis, MO

102d

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Senior Site Civil Engineer in its Building Engineering Services Group. The role leads site civil design and plan production for projects involving site layouts, grading, drainage, paving, site utilities, and horizontal and vertical control. The engineer serves as Engineer of Record and technical lead on complex site development projects, applying advanced engineering judgment to develop practical solutions. The position also includes project engineering and project management responsibilities, though project management is not its sole focus. The role prepares and oversees plans, technical specifications, contract documents, cost estimates, and quantity calculations; leads permitting and regulatory coordination; and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver client-focused projects. It includes technical quality reviews, construction-phase engineering support, mentoring junior staff, and, as needed, supervising professional and technical staff and planning design activities with significant impact on company programs. Periodic regional and national travel may be required for pursuits, client meetings, site investigations, construction observations, and project execution. HDR describes its employee-owned culture as collaborative and inclusive, with a commitment to welcoming and empowering employees. The Building Engineering Services Group works across mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering on infrastructure and facilities, including data centers and commercial environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 10 years of design experience managing various civil/site design projects.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position's location, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
Project engineering and project management experience.
Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Advanced understanding of the full spectrum of site civil design, including site selection, due diligence, master planning, demolition plans, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and civil details.
Experience with mission-critical, water, healthcare, commercial, industrial, or federal site development projects.
Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as Hydraflow, PCSWMM, PondPack, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, or similar software.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting requirements and regulatory processes.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, drainage, utility, corridor, and earthwork design.
Established relationships with clients, agencies, and industry organizations within the region.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam Revu, Google communication products, and other document control platforms.
Familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends, including BIM, digital delivery, civil design automation, and artificial intelligence applications for engineering workflows.
Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.

Responsibilities

Lead design and plan production for site civil engineering projects, including site layouts, grading, drainage, paving, site utilities, and horizontal and vertical control.
Serve as Engineer of Record and technical lead for complex site development projects, applying advanced engineering judgment to develop practical solutions.
Prepare, review, and oversee engineering plans, technical specifications, contract documents, cost estimates, and quantity calculations.
Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and jurisdictional authorities.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver projects that meet client objectives.
Perform complex assignments using judgment to evaluate, select, and modify standard engineering techniques and procedures.
Serve as a technical expert to resolve problems of greater scope and complexity as needed.
Plan and develop projects or design activities that significantly affect major company programs as needed.
Plan, organize, and supervise the work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
Serve as Project Manager on larger projects, although project management is not the sole focus of the position.
Mentor and develop junior engineers and design staff through technical guidance, quality reviews, training, and professional development support.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company and industry standards.
Provide construction-phase engineering support, including reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders, and conducting site visits.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop project strategies and integrated, client-focused solutions.
Travel periodically within the region and nationally for project pursuits, client meetings, site investigations, construction observations, and project execution.
Perform other duties as needed.