Water Site Civil Engineer

DescriptionAt 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:' ' 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.Primary ResponsibilitiesHDR is currently seeking a Site Civil Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Denver, CO, focusing on water and wastewater projects. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This person will be responsible for the design of facility-related sites in support of a variety of markets focusing on water and wastewater treatment, conveyance and storage, including Federal and Municipal Capital Improvement projects. 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. Experience in land development and the design of water and wastewater facilities related site civil (grading, utilities, yard piping, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control) is required. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound designs.In the role of Site Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to: Contribute to the development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposalsServe as the Engineer of Record on complex projects related to water and wastewater treatment, conveyance, and storage.Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentationDevelopment of complete project plan sets and specifications that are compliant with all Jurisdictional and Client requirements.Coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine design and submittal requirements and coordinate design solutionsAssist with community outreach as defined within the scope of a projectAttend and contribute to client meetingsTransition concept plans through the schematic and construction design processesCoordinate with subconsultants for support and design servicesDesign and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimatesPerform calculations in support of the site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calcs, etc.)Author reports that are technically sound, grammatically correct, and well organizedUse engineering judgement to determine the best course of actionBe independent in your pursuit for information and solutionsManage your time and organization of multiple tasks/projectsCommunicate effectively with managers and team membersPursue efficiencies within your work and operationsMentor junior staff and delegate appropriate tasksBe an advocate for HDR, the BES Business Group, and the Site Civil teamPerform other tasks that support the mission and vision of HDR and the BES Business GroupPreferred Qualifications 6 years civil engineering experience across the full spectrum of site civil designStrong operating knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3DStrong operating knowledge in modeling software such as Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD or similar softwarePrevious experience with an architectural/engineering firmPreference given to local candidates #LI-MV3QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degreePrevious experience in general civil engineeringRequires 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 skillsProficient with Microsoft OfficeGood verbal and written communication skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWhat We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.Job Field: Building EngineeringSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular