Senior Site Civil Engineer

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?

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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 Senior Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Lead the design and plan production for general site civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, 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

• Conduct early project development activities including site selection, due diligence, and site planning

• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed

• Plan, organize, mentor and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and designers as needed

• Prepare/Review civil engineering scope of work and budgets/estimates for proposals as needed

• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, and other civil engineering software as appropriate

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects
• 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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Building Site Civil Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026