Site Civil Engineer
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' 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. 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. In the role of Site Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to: 🌍 Design the Future of Critical Infrastructure At HDR, every role makes a difference. As a 100%25 employee-owned company, we're delivering innovative solutions that power communities—and connect the world. 👷♀️ Now Hiring: Site Civil Engineer – [Los Angeles] Join our multidisciplinary team supporting high-impact data center, commercial, institutional, and mission-critical facility projects. You’ll help shape the civil backbone of some of the most complex and essential infrastructure being built today.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of civil site design experience, preferably on data center, healthcare, industrial, or institutional building sites
- Expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D (earthwork, surfaces, profiles)
- Familiarity with tools like OpenFlows a plus
Responsibilities
- Design and coordinate site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, and paving for large-scale campuses and building sites
- Prepare technical reports and calculations (stormwater, earthwork, sewer/water demand)
- Support permitting and zoning reviews for local/state agencies
- Develop construction documents and technical specifications
- Provide technical leadership and function as a project engineer or specialist on mid-size facility-focused projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
