Senior Civil Engineer

HDR is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services group in the Kentucky/Tennessee area. In this role, you will design and plan a wide variety of commercial and industrial projects, including site planning, grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and other civil infrastructure activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for commercial and industrial projects.
• Prepare specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.
• Advance permitting requirements.
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluating, selecting, and modifying standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in a specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed.
• Function both independently and within HDR project teams.
• Plan, organize, and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed; assist with initial recruitment.
• Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, though project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Be responsible for client management and program development within the Civil Section.
• Understand HDR’s work‑sharing mentality regarding other offices in the region.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation, InRoads, and other civil engineering software.
• Strong operating knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Production‑oriented individual who is self‑motivated, collaborative, and possesses strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound civil site designs.
• Hands‑on experience in site development and drainage/grading projects.
• Preference given to local candidates with understanding and relationships within the Kentucky/Tennessee market.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States – Tennessee – Nashville
Other Locations: United States – Kentucky – Louisville; United States – Tennessee – Brentwood; United States – Kentucky – Paducah; United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga; United States – Kentucky – Lexington; United States – Kentucky – Elizabethtown
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.