Civil Engineering Design

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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. In the role of Site Civil EIT/Coordinator , we'll count on you to:

Prepare site civil engineering plans including site layout, grading, utility, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, permit applications, and contract documents

Assist the Senior Engineer with site studies, site designs, contract documentation preparation and graphic presentation

Coordinate with municipal agencies and regulatory authorities to support permitting and entitlement efforts

Conduct site research, zoning reviews, and due diligence investigations to identify project constraints and opportunities

Perform quantity takeoffs, cost-related calculations, and other engineering analyses to support project development

Perform administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects

Independently manage small tasks and assignments while supporting senior staff on larger and more complex projects

Assist with site visits, field investigations, and construction-phase support activities

Learn and apply HDR standards, procedures, and quality requirements while progressing toward professional licensure

Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or other software (Bentley OpenRoads, MicroStation, InfraWorks, ArcGIS, or similar platforms)

Knowledge of site development principles including grading, stormwater management, drainage design, utility layout, and erosion and sediment control

Basic understanding of local, state, and jurisdictional design standards and permitting processes

Knowledge of civil engineering documentation and plan presentation, and how they interact with other discipline models

Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as Hydraflow, PCSWMM, PondPack, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, or similar software

Previous internship in site civil engineering, land development, transportation, municipal, or water resources

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and collaboration with project teams and clients

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

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. Full-time

Building Site Civil

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